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English
6th Grade
11/14/2011

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Abdomen
Definition
The part of the body between the chest and the pelvis

The body cavity containing the main digestive organs
Term
Abyss
Definition
A bottomless pit or a very deep gulf or great space
Term
Accelerate
Definition
To speed up
To make something happen earlier/sooner
To move or progress faster
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Accept
Definition
To receive or take willingly (She accepted the gift)
To recognize as true (He accepted the explanation)
To regard as proper (a widely accepted view)
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Acronym
Definition
A word made up of the initial letter (or letters) of other words
e.g. ROAR - read or always regret (our class motto)
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Adjective
Definition
A describing word.
Remember all colours are descriptive!
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Adjust
Definition
To make more comfortable or suitable
To adapt or change
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Adverb
Definition
Various types of words used to add meaning to verbs, adjectives, phrases or sentences. Typically, words ending with -ly are often adverbs. (She ran quickly)
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Agape
Definition
Wide open
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Agitate
Definition
To shake jerkily; to set in violent irregular motion; to stir up, excite or disturb
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