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10th Grade
05/08/2012

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Envelop
Definition
to enclose completely
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Precipice
Definition
a very steep mass of rock (a cliff)
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Immortality
Definition
living or lasting forever
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Compulsory
Definition
required by law or a rule
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Whittle
Definition
to cut small bits or shavings from wood with a knife
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Obstruction
Definition
something that gets in the way of something else
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Germinate
Definition
to being or cause to begin to grow
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Capillary
Definition
a tiny blood vessel that connects small arteries to small veins
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Elaborate
Definition
to say more on a subject
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Simultaneous
Definition
happening or existing at the same time
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Hologram
Definition
the photographic record of a 3D image projected by light
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Equinox
Definition
when the day and night are equal in length; the sun shines directly over the equator
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Treason
Definition
betrayal of one's country
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Origami
Definition
Japanese art of folding paper into designs and shapes
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Illuminate
Definition
to light up
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Sanitary
Definition
the prevention of disease and the protection of health; cleanliness
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Extinguish
Definition
to put out a fire or flame
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Paraphernalia
Definition
the equipment used in or associated with some activity
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Ambitious
Definition
eager to succeed or to gain fame or power
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Patronize
Definition
to talk down to
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