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7th Grade
01/16/2014

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arboretom
Definition
A bontical garden devoted to trees
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Aviary
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A large cage,building,or enclosure for keeping birds in
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Botany
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A scientific study of plants,including their physiology,structure,genetics,ecology,distribution,classification,and

econnomic importance

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Chameleon
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A small slow-moving Pld World lizard with a prehensile tail,long extensible tongue,,protruding eyes that rotate independently,and a high developed ability to change color

 

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Cultivate
Definition
prepare and use (land) for crops and gardening
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Habitat
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The natural home or environment of an animal,plant,or other organism
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Nurture
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Care for and encourage the growth or development of.
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Talon
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A crew esp. One belonging to a bird of prey .
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Terrarium
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A vivarium for smaller land animals,esp. Reptiles,amphibians,or terrestrial invertebrates,typically in the form of a glass-fronted case
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Zoology
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The scientific study of behavior,structure,physiology,classification,and distribution of animals
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Adage
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A proverb or a short statement expressing a general thruth
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Alliteration
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The occurrence of the same letter at the begonning of adjacent or closely connected words
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Allusion
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An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly;an indirect or passing reference
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Anthology
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A published collection of poems or other pieces of writing
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Epic
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Of or relating to,or characterstics of an epic or epics
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Hyperbole
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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
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Melodramatic
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Of or relating to melodrama
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Personify
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Represent(a quality or concept) by a figure in human form
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Pseudonym
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A fictitious name,esp.one used by an author
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Serialized
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published or broadcast(a story or play) in regular installments
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Audible
Definition
Able to be heard
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Coherence
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The quality of being logical and consistent
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Digres
Definition
Leave the main subject temporarliy in speech or writing
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Eloquent
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Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
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Garble
Definition
Reproduce(a message,sound,or transmission)in a confiused and distorted way
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Impromptu
Definition
Done without being planned,organized,or rehearsed
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Orator
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A public speaker,esp.one who is eloquent or skilled
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Proclaim
Definition
Announced officially or publicy
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Reiterete
Definition
Say something again or a number of times,typically for emphasis or clarity
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Terse
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Sprain in the use of words;abrupt

 

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