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Raymond's Run. Chp. 2
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8th Grade
09/07/2010

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Term

Psych

 

verb

Definition

informal to do or say something that will make your opponent nervous

 

I had to psych my partner out of the game in order to move to the next round.

 

Term

Strolling

 

verb

 

 

Definition

to walk in a slow relaxed way

 

She knew everyday where to find the young boys playing football, strolling homeless men asking for money and young women studying.

Term

Reputation

 

noun

Definition

the opinion people have of someone or something because of what has happened in the past

 

The math group has earned a great reputation of always coming in first place.

Term

Hustling

 

verb

Definition

informal way of getting money in a way that is illegal or dishonest

 

Some of the students were hustling other students for their lunch money.

Term

Hydrocephalus

 

noun

Definition

a medical disorder causing fluid to collect in the skull

 

My aunt was upset to hear her daughter had hydrocephalus, because she knew she would be made fun of for having a bigger sized head.

Term

Periscope

 

noun

Definition

a tube-shaped optical device that lets one see into an area he/she is in; used in submarines to see above the surface

 

The submarines periscope allowed them to see that dolphins where jumping over the beatiful waves.

Term

Sidekick

 

noun

Definition

a close friend

 

My sidekick and I both love double chocolate fudge ice cream.

Term

Prodigy

 

noun

Definition

a person with exceptional talent

 

The video game prodigy had got to the highest level, therefor he won an award.

Term

Clutch

 

verb

Definition

to grasp and hold tightly

 

The clutch pedal is to the left of the break and gas pedal.

Term

Relay

 

noun

Definition

a race in which each side uses several team members

 

Durring the relay, the young boy tripped over his own shoe laces.

 

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