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English
7th Grade
12/02/2010

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Term

V. admonish

N. admonition

Definition

V. 1.To warn. 

2. To criticize gently.

N. A warning.

Term
aghast
Definition
adj. Struck with horror; shocked.
Term
annihilate
Definition
v. To destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin.
Term
benefactor
Definition
n. A person who provides help, especially by giving money.
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bestow
Definition
v. To give as an honor; to present as a gift.
Term
devious
Definition

adj. 1. Having many twists and turns; winding.

2. Sneaky; not frank or honest.

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devoid
Definition
adj. Lacking; empty; entirely without.
Term

v/n. heed

adj./ adj. heedful/ heedless

Definition

v. To pay attention to.

n. Attention; notice.

adj. Paying careful attention.

adj. Failing to pay proper attention.

Term
mortal
Definition

n. A human being, especially as contrasted with a god.

adj. 1. Of or relating to human beings.

2. Causing death; fatal.

3. Very severe.

 

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v. muse
Definition
v. To think about in a quiet, careful way.
Term
To think about in a quiet, careful way.
Definition

n.A person who goes before others and opens the way for them to follow.

v. To open the way for others.

 

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plague
Definition

n. 1. A deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person.

2. Anything that causes destruction or suffering.

v. To cause suffering or distress.

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subside
Definition

v. 1. To sink to a lower level.

2. To become quieter or less active.

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unwitting
Definition
adj. Not done on purpose; unintended.
Term

n. wrath

adj. wrathful

Definition

n. Forceful anger; fury.

adj. Very angry.

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