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Units 1-7
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12/15/2011

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Veer
Definition
(v) to change direction or course suddenly turn aside, shift,swerve.
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Venerate
Definition
(v) to egaurd with reverance look up to with great respect.
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Wanton
Definition
(adj) reckless,heartless,unjustifiable;loose in morals;(n) a spoiled pampered person, one with low morals.
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Amass
Definition

(v) to bring together,collect,gather especially for ones self,to come together,assemble

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Decreed
Definition
(n)an order having the force of law (v)to issue such an order to command firmly or forcfully.
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Detriment
Definition
(n)harm or loss injury damage a disadvantage a course of harm,injury,loss, or damage.
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Gingerly
Definition
(adj)(adv)with extreme care or caution
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Legendary
Definition
(adj)described in well known stories;exsisting in old stories(legends)rather than in real life.
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Glut
Definition

(v)to provide more than is needed or wanted;to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing

(n)an oversupply

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Instigate
Definition
(v)to urge on;to stir up,provoke,start,incite.
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Skittish
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(adj)extremly nervous and easily frightened;shy or timid;extremly catious;unstable,undependable.
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Vie
Definition
(v)to compete,to strive for victory or superiorty.
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Excerpt
Definition
(n)a passage taken from a book,article,etc...(v)to take such a passage to quote.
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Laggard
Definition
(n)a person who moves slowly or falls behind (adj)falling behind slow to move,act,or respond.
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Bountiful
Definition
(adj)giving freely generous plentiful,given aboundintly.
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Frugal
Definition
(adj)economical,avoiding waste and luxury scanty,poor,meager.
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Defect
Definition
(n)an imperfection,flaw,or blemish of somekind  to dessert a cause or orginization.
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Disdain
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(v)to look upon with scorn to refuse scornfully(n)a feeling of contempt.
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Assert
Definition
(v)to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend put foward forcefully.
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Ample
Definition
(adj)more than enough,large,spacious.
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Elite
Definition
(n)the choice part of a group of people or things (adj)superior
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Perturbed
Definition
(v)to trouble,make uneasy;to disturb greatly to throw into confussion.
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Relevant
Definition
(adj)connected with or related to the matter at hand.
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Tether
Definition
(n)a rope or chain used to fasten something to a fixed object;the outer limitof or strength or resources;(v)to fasten with a rope or chain.
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Devoid

(synonym(s))

Definition
  • Wanting
  • bereft
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Discordant

(synonym(s))

Definition
  • Grating
  • Shrill
  • Differnt
  • Divergent
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Durable

(synonym(s))

Definition
  • Long lasting
  • Enduring
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Unison

(synonym(s))

Definition
  • Harmony
  • Concord
  • Assent
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Instill

(synonym(s))

Definition
  • Implant
  • Infuse
  • Inculcate
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Pulverize

(synonym(s))

Definition
  • Crush
  • Demolish
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Ethical

(synonym(s))

Definition
  • Upright
  • Virtuous
  • Honorable
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Attribute

(synonym(s))

Definition
  • Trait
  • Ascribe
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Collaborating

(antonym(s))

Definition
  • Work Alone
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Glut

(antonym(s))

Definition
  • Shortage
  • Scarcity
  • Dearth
  • Paucity
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Relevant

(antonym(s))

Definition
  • Unconnected
  • Extraneous
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Resolute

(antonym(s))

Definition
  • Weak
  • Spineless
  • Indecisive
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Abashed

(antonym(s))

Definition
  • Unembarrassed
  • Unashamed
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Proximity

(antonym(s))

Definition
  • Distance
  • Remoteness
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Jaunty

(antonym(s))

Definition
  • Downcast
  • Dejected
  • Glum
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Residue
Definition
a remainder,which remains when a part has been used up or removed.
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Recourse
Definition
a person or thing to for help or advice,the act of seeking help or protection
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Prone
Definition
lying face down,inclined,likely.
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Sustain
Definition
To support,nourish,keep us,to suffer,undergo,to bear up under,withstand;to affirm the validity of.
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Porous
Definition
Full of tiny holes,able to be penetrated by air and water.
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Ornate
Definition
Elaborately decorated;showily slendid.
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Nonentity
Definition
A Person or thing of no importance.
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Muster
Definition
To bring together for service or battle;to gather or summon to amount to, compromise,include (n)a list of men for military service a gathering,accumulation.
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Deplore
Definition

To feel or express regret or disapproval.

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Bolster
Definition
To support give a boost to (n) a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post.
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Blas`e
Definition
Indifferent,bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures apathetic.
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Attribute
Definition
A quality or charachteristic belonging to or associated with someone or something;to assighn to, credit with;to regard as caused by or resulting from.
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Convey
Definition
To transport to transmit to communicate,make known;to transfer ownership or title to.
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Menial
Definition
Lowly,humble,lacking importance or dignity;a person who does the humble and unpleasent tasks.
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Ravage
Definition
To destroy, lay waste, run;ruinous damage destruction.
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Unassuming
Definition
Not putting on airs,unpretentious;modest
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