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mrs. brody's vocab
nov.29.09
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6th Grade
11/29/2009

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ambitious
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strong desire for success

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boast
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to speak with excessive pride; a bragging statement

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envy
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jealousy

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contrast
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to show difference

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exclaim
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cry out suddenly; blurt

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disadvantage
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Something that places one in an unfavorable condition or circumstance

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heir

Definition

Someone who will inherit

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eliminate
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To get rid of something or someone

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honorable
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Something or someone who is worthy or deserving of respect

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exert
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To put forth strenuous or great effort

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oath
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To make a promise

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export
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To send goods out

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portrait
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A painting, picture, sculpture, or other likeness of a person especially their face

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import
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To bring goods in

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reign
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The period of time in which a leader rules

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luscious
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Sweet or pleasant taste; delicious

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sector
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A part or division of a city; a section

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precipitated
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Caused to happen, especially suddenly

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loftily
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Pompous; arrogant; haughty; elevated self-worth; superior in manner

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tradition
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the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice

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