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General Vocab
8th Grade
11/18/2012

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ignite
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(literally) to set on fire
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ignite
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(figuratively) to stir emotionally (light a fire under someone)
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ignite
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to kindle; inflame, excite, provoke
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illiteracy
Definition
inability to read and writee
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immaculate
Definition
spotless; free from error
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immaculate
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faultless; impeccable
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imminent
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about to happen, on the verge of occurring
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imminent
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impending, approaching, near
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immortal
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undying; eternal
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impasse
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road having no exit
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impasse
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a dilemma with no solution; deadlock;
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impasse
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standoff; stalemate
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impervious
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incapable or being penetrated; inpenetrable
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impervious
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unable to be influenced
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impious
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lacking piety or respect for religion; irreverent;
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imply
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to suggest without stating directly
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imply
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hint, suggest, intimate
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inadvertent
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unintentional; accidental
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incentive
Definition
motivation or drive to do a particular task or to go in a given direction
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incentive
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motive; inducement; stimulus
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incredulous
Definition
not believing; skeptical
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indicate
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to point out or make known with a good degree of certainty
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indicate
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disclose, show, reveal
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inert
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having no power to move or act; passive; lifeless
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inert
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resisting motion or action; sluggish; inactive
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infectious
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able to be passed from one person to another (such as an infection)
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infectious
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contagious
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ingenious
Definition
possessing or displaying great creativity and resourcefulness
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ingenious
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brilliant; inspired; imaginative
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ingenuity
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inventive skill or cleverness; creativity
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inhabit
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to reside or live in; occupy; reside; dwell
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innate
Definition
present at birth; natural; inborn
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innocent
Definition
pure, not guilty;
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innocent
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someone with the simplicity of a baby; harmless
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insinuation
Definition
devious hint or sly suggestion made to cause suspicion or doubts
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insomnia
Definition
inability to fall asleep; sleeplessness
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insurgent
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a rebel; a mole; an insider;
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insurgent
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rising in revolt, starting a revolution; rebellious
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irate
Definition
full of anger, wrathful, incensed
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irate
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angry, infuriated, enraged
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jeer
Definition
taunting remark; a gibe
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jeer
Definition
to mock in an abusive way; to ridicule
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jubilant
Definition
feeling joy or happiness
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judicious
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having wise judgment; sage
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kinetic
Definition
relating to motion; animated; energetic
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lagoon
Definition
shallow body of water connected to a much larger one, as a lake or sea; inlet
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lenient
Definition
merciful, not strict
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lethargy
Definition
drowsiness, tiredness, inability to do much of anything
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limber
Definition
bending and moving easily
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lunge
Definition
to thrust something forward; plunge
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magnanimous
Definition
having a great or noble spirit, acting generously, patiently, or kindly
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magnanimous
Definition
big-hearted; generous; indulgent
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malfunction
Definition
an instance of failing to function; failure
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malfunction
Definition
to fail to function; fail
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malleable
Definition
can be molded or shaped; flexible
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mar
Definition
to damage something and make it imperfect; damage
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marvel
Definition
amazing thing; something astonishing or marvelous; miracle
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marvel
Definition
to be surprised or full of wonder
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meager
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very small or insufficient; slight; inadequate
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meek
Definition
humble and submissive; passive
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melancholy
Definition
very sad or depressing; gloomy
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meteorologist
Definition
scientist dealing with weather and weather conditions
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mimic
Definition
imitate; copy
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minuscule
Definition
tiny, miniature, microscopic
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misbegotten
Definition
poorly conceived, poorly planned, based on false assumptions or false reasonings
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misbegotten
Definition
illegitimiate; ill-conceived
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mourn
Definition
feel sad for, regret; grieve
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murky
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dark, dim; obscure; gloomy
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