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Mixon Vocabulary 10/01/07
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7th Grade
09/29/2007

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Term
aghast
Definition
Adjective
struck with horror;shocked
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annihilate
Definition
verb
to destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin
Term
benefactor
Definition
noun
a person who provides help, especially by giving money
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bestow
Definition
verb
to give as an honor; to present as a gift
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admonish
Definition
verb
1. To warn
2. to criticize gently
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devious
Definition
adjective
1. having many twists and turns; winding
2. Sneaky; not frank or honest
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devoid
Definition
adjective
lacking; empty; entirely without
Term
heed
Definition
verb
to pay attention to

noun
attention; notice
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mortal
Definition
noun
a human being, especially as contrasted with a god

adjective
1. of or relating to human beings 2. Causing death; fatal. 3. very severe
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pioneer
Definition
noun
a person who goes before others and opens the way for them to follow

verb
to open the way for others
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plague
Definition
noun
1. a deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person
2. anything that causes destruction or suffering

verb
to cause suffering or distress
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subside
Definition
verb
1. to sink to a lower level
2. to become quieter or less active
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unwitting
Definition
adjective
not done on purpose; unintended
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