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Vocab for L.A. Mr. Nevitts class 4period.
will soon have all the words and be updated every week.
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8th Grade
11/13/2013
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1. brevity-
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briefness or conciseness in speech or writing
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abstract-
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not concrete; theoretical
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taunt-
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mock, tease
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charisma-
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charming or inspiring quality
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convey-
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carry; transmit
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end of week 1
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week 2
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reticent-
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not talking much; reserved
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eerie-
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inspiring inexplicable fear, dread, or uneasiness; strange and frightening
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passe’-
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out of date
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animated-
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give life to; make lively
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fauna-
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the animals of a certain region
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end of week 2
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week 3
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myriad-
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a great number; very many
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flora-
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plants of a region
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digress-
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to wander off from the subject or topic spoken about
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eloquence-
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artful ease with speaking; speech that can influence people’s feelings
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camaraderie-
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friendship
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end of week 3
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week 4
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clandestine-
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hidden, secret, concealed
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eminent-
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prominent or high
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ramble-
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to talk on and on pointlessly, without clear direction
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acquire-
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get as one’s own
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obnoxious-
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offensive
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end of week 4
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week 5
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contemptuous-
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lacking respect; scornful
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methodical-
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orderly
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egotistical-
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excessively self-absorbed; very conceited
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cope–
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to face and deal with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties
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insolent-
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boldly disrespectful in speech or behavior; rude
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end of week 5
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