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121-140
121 - 140
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English
9th Grade
12/03/2009

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appreciable (adj)
Definition
able to be estimated or measured; noticeable
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breadth (n)
Definition
the distance or dimension from side to side of something, as distinguished from length or thickness; width; wide extent or scope; freedom from narrowness of views, interests, or attitudes
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copious (adj)
Definition
large in quantity; abundant; containing an ample supply; filled with matter, thoughts, or words; wordy
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gargantuan (adj)
Definition
of immense size or volume; colossal; huge
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innumerable (adj)
Definition
too many to be counted or numbered
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inordinate (adj)
Definition
exceeding reasonable limits; excessive
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negligible (adj)
Definition
amounting to very little; not important enough to be worth considering; trifling
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paucity (n)
Definition
a short supply; smallness of quantity; scarcity
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pittance (n)
Definition
a small salary or amount of money; a small amount or portion
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proliferate (v)
Definition
to multiply, increase, or spread rapidly; to produce new growth or offspring rapidly and repeatedly; to cause to grow or increase rapidly
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capillary (n)
Definition
any of the tiny blood vessels that connect the smallest arteries to the smallest veins (adj) of or like a capillary
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enervate (v)
Definition
to deprive someone of strength or vitality; weaken; sap
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Epidemic (n)
Definition
an outbreak of a contagious disease that spreads rapidly; a rapid spread, growth, or development (adj) spreading rapidly and widely by infection among many individuals in an area
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epidermis (n)
Definition
the outer protective layer of skin; the outer layer of cells or the protective covering of a plant
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infirmity (n)
Definition
a physical disability; a lack of power; frailty
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malady (n)
Definition
a disease, ailment, or disorder; an unwholesome condition
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nutrient (n)
Definition
something that nourishes, especially an ingredient in food
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pallor (n)
Definition
extreme or unnatural paleness
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susceptible (adj)
Definition
likely to be stricken or infected with or by; easily influenced or affected; sensitive
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virulent (adj)
Definition
having a strong tendency to cause harm; very severe; poisonous; intensely irritating, hostile, obnoxious, or harsh
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