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English 1 Vocab #2
Vocabulary for Hamblin
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English
9th Grade
01/08/2019

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BOYCOTT

(V)

Definition
TO TAKE PART IN AN ORGANIZED GROUP REFUSAL TO USE A PRODUCT OR SERVICE AS A MEANS OF PROTEST
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GALVANIZE

(V)

Definition
TO STIR TO ACTION OR AWARE
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JOVIAL

(ADJ)

Definition
FULL OF FUN AND GOOD CHEER; SOCIABLE
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MACADAM

(N)

Definition
A PAVING MATERIAL MADE OF LAYERS OF SMALL STONES THAT ARE PACKED TOGETHER WITH ASPHALT OR TAR
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MAVERICK

(N)

Definition
A PERSON WHO REFUSES TO GO ALONG WITH THE POLICIES OR VIEWS OF HIS/HER GROUP; A  NONCONFORMIST
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MENTOR

(N)

Definition
A PERSON DEPENDED UPON FOR WISE ADVICE AND GUIDANCE; A TRUSTED COUNSELOR
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NEMESIS

(N)

Definition
SOMEONE OR SOMETHING THAT IS THE SOURCE OF JUST PUNISH
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ODYSSEY

(N)

Definition

FULL OF IMPRACTICAL IDEAS;

IDEALISTIC

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TANTALIZE

(V)

Definition
TO TEASE OR TORMENT BY PRESENTING SOMETHING DESIRABLE WHILE IT IS OUT OF REACH
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QUIXOTIC

(ADJ)

Definition

FULL OF IMPRACTICAL IDEAS;

IDEALISTIC

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