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BMS Lesson 15 Vocabulary
Wordly Wise Book 8
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English
8th Grade
03/17/2011

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ascertain
Definition
To find out for certain
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chastise
Definition
1. To punish by beating
2. To rebuke or criticize severely
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cull
Definition
To select and remove weak or inferior members from
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defer
Definition
1. To put off or postpone
2. To yield to out of respect for the knowledge or authority of another
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desist
Definition
To refrain from continuing something
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discredit
Definition
1. To hurt the repuitation of
2. TO destroy confidence or trust in
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encroach
Definition
To advance little by little beyond the usual limits or boundaries
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foreboding
Definition
A strong feeling that something bad is about to happen
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humane
Definition
Compassionate, kind to other humnan beings or to animals
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irrational
Definition
Lacking sound judgement; not governed by reason
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lurid
Definition
1. Causing horror; extremely gruesome
2. Glowing with the redness fo flames seen through a haze
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perpetuate
Definition
To cause to continue indefinitely
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restive
Definition
Showing impatience because of restrictions or delays
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stamina
Definition
Physical strength or courage to resist hardship, illness, or fatigue
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surveillance
Definition
Close observation of a person or area
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