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Word Masters 3rd Grade
Word Masters words for the first Contest
27
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12/02/2005

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Term
Avalanche
Definition
1.The fall or slide of a large mass, as of snow or rock, down the side of a mountain. 2. A massive or overwhelming amount:
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Douse
Definition
1.To plunge into liquid; immerse: 2.To wet thoroughly; drench.3.To put out (a light or fire); extinguish.
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Ample
Definition
1.Of large or great size, amount, extent, or capacity: 2.Large in degree, kind, or quantity: 3. More than enough: 4.Sufficient for a particular need:
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Novice
Definition
1. A person new to a field or activity; a beginner. 2. A person who has entered a religious order but has not yet taken final vows.
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blaze1
Definition
1. A brightly burning fire:2. A destructive fire: 3. A bright or steady glare: 3. brilliant or striking display:
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blaze2
Definition
1. A white spot on the face of an animal, such as a horse. 2. A mark cut on a tree to indicate a trail. 3.A sudden outburst, as of activity or emotion:
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Blaze3
Definition
To make known publicly; proclaim
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Wary
Definition
1. On guard; watchful 2. Characterized by caution:
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triumph
Definition
1. To be victorious or successful; win: 2. To rejoice over a success or victory; exult.
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Smolder
Definition
1. To burn with little smoke and no flame. 2. To show signs of repressed anger or hatred:
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Gleeful
Definition
Full of glee; merry.
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Blossom
Definition
1. A flower or cluster of flowers: 2. The condition or time of flowering 3. To come into flower; bloom. 4. To develop and do well; flourish
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trigger
Definition
1.The lever pressed by the finger to discharge a gun. 2. To start; set off:
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Skilled
Definition
1. Having or showing skill; expert: 2. Requiring specialized ability or training:
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Victory
Definition
1. Defeat of an enemy or opponent. 2. Success in a struggle against difficulties or an obstacle.
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Dilute
Definition
1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water:2. To weaken the force, intensity, purity, or condition of:
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expert
Definition
A person with great knowledge of or skill in a particular field
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pauper
Definition
A very poor person, often one who lives on charity.
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Sizzle
Definition
1. To make the hissing sound characteristic of frying fat. 2.To be very hot
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Anxious
Definition
1.Having a feeling of uneasiness; worried: 2. Eagerly earnest or desirous:
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Humidity
Definition
The condition of being humid; dampness
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Muffle
Definition
1.To wrap up in order to keep warm, conceal, or protect 2. To make less loud or less distinct; deaden 3. To wrap up or pad in order to deaden the sound of:
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Wilt
Definition
1. To become limp or flaccid; droop: 2. To feel or show the effects of exhaustion: 3. To cause to droop or lose freshness
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Torrent
Definition
1. A swift-flowing stream. 2. A heavy downpour; a deluge: 3. A heavy uncontrolled outpouring:
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Drizzle
Definition
To rain gently in a fine mist.
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Wealthy
Definition
1.Having wealth; rich: 2. Well supplied; abundant:
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Dew
Definition
1. Water droplets condensed from the air, mostly at night, onto cool surfaces. 2. Something moist, fresh, renewing, or pure. 3.Moisture appearing in small drops, as tears or perspiration
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