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8th Grade
01/12/2017

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Articulate
Definition
using language easily
capable of clear and distinct speech
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curtail
Definition
to cut short or reduce
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lucrative
Definition
profitable or moneymaking
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elation
Definition
a feeling of great joy or pride
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adversary
Definition
a group or person who is an enemy
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lavish
Definition
to give in great amounts
example: to lavish gifts on someone
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flair
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a natural talent, aptitude or abilility
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squander
Definition
to wastefully use money or spend time
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remedial
Definition
intended to correct or improve one's skill in a specified field
example: She had to take a remedial math class during summer classes
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affluence
Definition
to have an abundance of money or other wealth
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devout
Definition
expressing devotion
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reverent
Definition
having a deep respect for
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concede
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to admit something is true
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emerge
Definition
to rise up or come out of
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teem
Definition
to abound or have great quantities of
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placid
Definition
pleasantly calm or peaceful
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abate
Definition
become less intense or widespread.
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recurrent
Definition
occurring often or repeatedly.
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verge
Definition
be close or similar to
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ponder
Definition
think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
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aspire
Definition
direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something.
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temerity
Definition
excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
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feat
Definition
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength.
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zest
Definition
great enthusiasm and energy.
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plaintive
Definition
sounding sad and mournful.
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consternation
Definition
feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.
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flagrant
Definition
(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.
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affable
Definition
friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
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exceeds
Definition
go beyond what is allowed or stipulated by (a set limit, especially of one's authority).
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alluded
Definition
suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.
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accelerate
Definition
(of a vehicle or other physical object) begin to move more quickly.
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docile
Definition
ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
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candor
Definition
the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.
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humble
Definition
having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.
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defy
Definition
appear to be challenging (someone) to do or prove something.
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gorge
Definition
a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it.
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initiate
Definition
cause (a process or action) to begin.
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clamor
Definition
a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.
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rouse
Definition
bring out of sleep; awaken.
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brazen
Definition
bold and without shame.
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intent
Definition
intention or purpose.
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smother
Definition
kill (someone) by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate.
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aloof
Definition
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
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ostracize
Definition
exclude (someone) from a society or group.
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exorbitant
Definition
(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.
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chastise
Definition
punish, especially by beating.
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shun
Definition
persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution.
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meek
Definition
quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive.
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aerate
Definition
introduce air into (a material).
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