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BMS Lesson 19 Vocabulary
Wordly Wise Book 8
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English
8th Grade
03/18/2011

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bulwark
Definition
1. A wall-like stucture used as a defense
2. A person or thing that protects or defends
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culminate
Definition
To reach or bring to the highest point
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engulf
Definition
To swallow up by covering completely; to overwhelm
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feasible
Definition
Able to be done; possible or likely
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glut
Definition
n. A much larger supply than is needed
v. 1. To supply a much larger amount than is needed
v. 2. To eat or consume in excess
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havoc
Definition
1. Widespread destruction or devastation
2. Great confusion
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impregnable
Definition
Impossible to attack successfully
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indefatigable
Definition
Not easily made tired; tireless
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onslaught
Definition
A fierce attack
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phenomenon
Definition
1. Any fact or event that can be observed or described
2. An unusual fact, event, or person
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picturesque
Definition
Like a picture; pleasing or chaming to look at
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simultaneous
Definition
Happening to existing at the same time
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stipulate
Definition
To require as part of an agreement or contract
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susceptible
Definition
Open or subject to; easily influenced or affected by
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wrest
Definition
1. To pull away from with a twist
2. To take by force or as if by force
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