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vocabulary lesson 1
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10th Grade
10/22/2013

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access
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a means of approaching or entering a place
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achievement
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a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill
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confident
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feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured
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alternate
Definition
occur in turn repeatedly
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astound
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shock or greatly surprise.
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budge
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make or cause to make the slightest movement.
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challenge
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a call to take part in a contest or competition, esp. a duel
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crave
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feel a powerful desire for (something
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illuminate
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light up
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decline
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(typically of something regarded as good) become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
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hazy
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covered by a haze
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identical
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similar in every detail; exactly alike
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impressive
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evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill: grand, imposing, or awesome.
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intense
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of extreme force, degree, or strength
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luxurious
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extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, esp. in a way that involves great expense
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compose
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write or create (a work of art, esp. music or poetry)
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kin
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one's family and relations.
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major
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important, serious, or significant.
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seldom
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not often; rarely.
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suspend
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temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect
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talon
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a claw, esp. one belonging to a bird of prey
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visible
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able to be seen
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withdraw
Definition
remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position
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