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Vocab 10-12
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6th Grade
02/23/2009

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Antiquated
Definition
Old or no longer useful
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Centenarian
Definition
One who lives 100 years or more
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Contemporary
Definition
Living or happening during the same period of time; current or modern
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Fledgling
Definition
A young or inexperienced person; or a young bird which has grown the feathers for flying
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Frail
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Flimsy or physically weak
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Gerontology
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The scientific study of the process and effects of aging
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Longevity
Definition
Length of life
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Nascent
Definition
Coming into existence; emerging
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Puerile
Definition
Childish; immature; silly
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Venerable
Definition
Worthy of respect or reverence, particularly because of position or age
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Belated
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Tardy; too late
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Duration
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The period of time during which something exists or persists
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Expire
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To come to an end; terminate; die
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Foregone
Definition
HAving gone before; past; previous
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Incessant
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Continuing without interruption; constant
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Medieval
Definition
Characteristics of or referring to the Middle AGes, the period in European history from the fall of the western Roman Empire
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Premature
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Appearing or occurring before the usual time, unexpectedly early; happening too soon
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Respite
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A short time of rest or relief; a postponement or delay
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Simultaneous
Definition
Happening, existing, or done at the same time
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Subsequent
Definition
Following in time or order; succeeding
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Aqueduct
Definition
A large pipe or channel made to carry water from a distant source; A bridge-like structure designed to carry such a pipe or cannel across low ground or a river
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Conduct
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To lead or guide
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Conduit
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A channel or pipe for carrying water or other fluids
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Deduce
Definition
To reach a conclusion by logical reasoning
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Induce
Definition
To persuade or influence; to cause or bring about the occurrence of
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Induction
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The act of being formally admitted to the armed forces or placed in office
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Productivity
Definition
The ability to produce of manufacture food or goods; Abundance of output
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Reduction
Definition
The act or process of making something smaller
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Subdue
Definition
To conquer, quiet, or bring under control; to make less intense
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Viaduct
Definition
A series of spans or arches used to carry a road or railroad over a wide valley or over other roads
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