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Word Wisdom Unit 9 Vocab Words
Vocab Words from all three sections.
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General Vocab
6th Grade
04/30/2009

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Obsession

Definition
An idea or desire that keeps coming into the mind.
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Staunch
Definition
Devoted; steadfast.
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Bias
Definition
A feeling for or against something without enough reason; a prejudice.
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Grudging
Definition
Unwilling.
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Pesky
Definition
Annoying; bothersome.
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Truce
Definition
A temporary halt to a conflict.
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Deface
Definition
To ruin the appearance of.
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Grief
Definition
Sorrow; suffering.
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Faction
Definition
A small group with ideas different from the larger group's ideas.
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Despondent
Definition
Extremely depressed.
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Repress
Definition
To prevent; to hold back; to stop.
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Benefactor
Definition
A person who helps others through financial or other aid.
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Facilitate
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To make easier.
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Grave
Definition
Serious; very important.
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Aggravate
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To annoy; to make something worse than it is.
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Reprimand
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To scold; to express disapproval.
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Beneficial
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Helpful; favorable; causing improvement.
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Suppress
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To put an end to; to hold back.
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Oppress
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To keep down by using unfair treatment; to treat harshly.
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Grievous
Definition
Causing great sorrow or suffering; serious.
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Menace
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Something that can cause injury or harm; a threat or hazard.
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Atrocious
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Horrible; very bad.
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Optimistic
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Hopeful; expecting a good outcome.
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Barbaric
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Unacceptable; crude.
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Nuisance
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Something that annoys; and inconvenience.
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Glorious
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Beautiful; magnificent.
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Superlative
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Superior to all others; highest quality.
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Vengeance
Definition
Punishment done to another because of an injustice; revenge.
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Console
Definition
To give comfort.
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Inflict
Definition
To cause
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