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vocab 11-14
vocab 11-14
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7th Grade
11/12/2011

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Term
capstan
Definition
noun:
a machine for moving or raising heavy weights that consists of a vertical drum which can be rotated and around which cable is turned
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fraudulent
Definition
adj:
intended to deceive
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mizzenmast
Definition
noun:
the third mast from the bow
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overwhelming
Definition
adj:
1. so strong to be irrisistable


2. very intense
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collateral
Definition
noun:
the security pledged for the repayment of a loan
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tawdry
Definition
adj:
tasteless showy
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density
Definition
noun:
the amount per unit size
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derangement
Definition
adj:
The act of disturbing the mind or body
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Timorous
Definition
adj:
timid by nature
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Dandy
Definition
adj:
very good
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coxswain
Definition
noun:
helmsmanĀ of a ship, boat or racing crew
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primordial
Definition
adj:
having existed from the beginning
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