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Chapter 14 Vocabulary
Vocabulary in Action, Level H
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English
8th Grade
05/11/2011

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Term
antic
Definition
(noun) a foolish act or prank
Term
buoy
Definition
(noun) a floating device used in water as
a marker or warning
Term
credible
Definition
(adjective) 1. believable; trustworthy;
2. reliable
Term
devise
Definition
(verb) 1. to plan; 2. to invent
Term
discriminate
Definition
(verb) 1. to distinguish between;
2. to observe a difference;
3. to show
prejudice
Term
ecology
Definition
(noun) the study of the relationship
between living things and their
environment
Term
esteem
Definition
(verb) 1. to think of with respect;
2. to consider valuable;
(noun) respect or admiration
Term
fiasco
Definition
(noun) a complete failure
Term
gale
Definition
(noun) a very strong, powerful wind
Term
humble
Definition
(adjective) modest; not overly proud
of one’s own accomplishments;
(verb) to humiliate or destroy the pride of
Term
integral
Definition
(adjective) necessary to make a whole
Term
liable
Definition
(adjective) responsible for, according to
law
Term
mythical
Definition
(adjective) 1. having to do with
traditional stories about spirits, ancestors,
or heroes;
2. imaginary
Term
paragon
Definition
(noun) a model of excellence
Term
preliminary
Definition
(adjective) coming before the
main part; introductory;
(noun) a statement or action that comes
before others
Term
reliability
Definition
(noun) dependability; the ability to
be counted on
Term
silhouette
Definition
(noun) the outline of something;
(verb) to show in outline
Term
succumb
Definition
(verb) 1. to give in to a stronger
force;
2. to die
Term
tycoon
Definition
(noun) a wealthy or powerful
businessperson
Term
yarn
Definition
(noun) 1. a heavy thread used for
knitting and weaving;
2. a story of
adventure
Term
accolade
Definition
(noun) something given as a sign of
approval, praise, or respect
Term
desultory
Definition
(adjective) 1. lacking planning,
order, or purpose;
2. random
Term
exorbitant
Definition
(adjective) 1. exceeding in
intensity or quality;
2. too much
Term
novice
Definition
(noun) a beginner; someone new at
something
Term
pinnacle
Definition
(noun) 1. a high peak;
2. a pointed
top, as of a mountain
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