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20 Vocabulary Words for Mrs. Welsh 9/16/10
Vocabulary for Mrs. Welsh
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English
7th Grade
09/16/2010

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novel
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a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism.
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novella
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a short novel or long short story
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autobiography
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an account of a persons life written by that person.
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biography
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an account of a persons life written by someone else
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absurd
Definition
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
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balmy
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informal extremely foolish eccentric
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cascade
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a small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope.
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debut
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a persons first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role
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ecstasy
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a state of elated bliss
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ferocious
Definition
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent
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ghastly
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causing great horror or fear
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haunches
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the side of an arch between the crown and the pier.
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illuminates
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decorate
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knell
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the sound of a bell esp. when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.
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laborious
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requiring considerable effort and time.
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maestro
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a distinguished musician
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obscure
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not discovered or known about; uncertain
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pasture
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land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing, mostly for cattle or sheep
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queried
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a question, esp. addressed to an official or organization.
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radiance
Definition
light or heat as emitted or reflected by something
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