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English- Vocab 3
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8th Grade
01/19/2011

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Term
Foray
Definition
  1. A quick, sudden attack.
  2. To invade or make one's way, for profit or adventure.
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Scrutinize
Definition
To examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
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Inchoate
Definition
  1. Not yet completed or fully developed.
  2. Not organized; lacking order.
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Flotsam
Definition
  1. Material or refuse floating on water.
  2. Useless or unimportant items; odds and ends.
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Wrest
Definition
To take away by force.
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Mawkish
Definition
  1. Sickly sentimental; weakly emotional.
  2. Having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating.
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Connoisseur
Definition
A discerning judge of the best in any field.
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Impel
Definition
To drive or cause to move onward; propel.
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Amorphous
Definition
Lacking definite form; having no specific shape; formless.
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Mercenary
Definition
A profession soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.
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Recoil
Definition
To draw back; to start or shrink back in alarm, horror or disgust.
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Puerile
Definition
Childishly foolish, immature or trivial.
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