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10th Grade
11/18/2015

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engulf (v)
Definition
to surround or enclose
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adjacent (adj)
Definition
next to or close to
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flume (n)
Definition
a gap through which a stream of water flows
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affluent (adj)
Definition
rich, wealthy
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mobilize (v)
Definition
to assemble for a particular purpose
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amble (v)
Definition
to walk slowly or leisurely
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indent (v)
Definition
to make dents or impressions in
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align (v)
Definition
to place in line
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inflexible (adj)
Definition
not able to change or be persuaded
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deflect (v)
Definition
to cause to turn aside
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modification (n)
Definition
a change or adjustment
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convert (v)
Definition
to change in form, character, or function
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solidify (v)
Definition
to make hard or compact
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brink (n)
Definition
an edge or border
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influential (adj)
Definition
having power or Importance
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flex(v)
Definition
to bend or contract
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quiver (v)
Definition
to shake with a slight but rapid motion
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dawdle (v)
Definition
to make more time than necessary
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symmetry (n)
Definition
a relationship of balance between objects
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contour (n)
Definition
the outline of a shape or figure
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influx (n)
Definition
a steady stream of things or people flowing in
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fluctuate (v)
Definition
to change back and forth or vary greatly
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recede (v)
Definition
to move back or away from
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distort (v)
Definition
to change the shape of something by twisting it
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tangible (adj)
Definition
capable of being touched
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dimension (n)
Definition
a measure of width, height or length
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reflex (n)
Definition
an instinctive or automatic physical response
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fluid (n)
Definition
a substance that flows easily
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traverse (v)
Definition
to travel across, over, or trough
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itinerary (n)
Definition
a detailed plan for a proposed journey
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