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Vocabulary Lesson #5
It's Just a Matter of Time
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English
11th Grade
12/06/2011

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Term
anticipate
Definition
verb
To consider or foresee in advance.
Term
antiquity
Definition
noun
Ancient times, especially the times before the middle ages.
Term
biennial
Definition
adj.
Occurring every second year.
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bihourly
Definition
adj.
Occurring every two hours.
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chronicle
Definition
noun
A record of historical events arranged in order of occurrence.
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expire
Definition
verb
To terminate or come to an end.
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frequent
Definition
adj.
Appearing or occurring quite often or at close intervals.
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hasty
Definition
adj.
Marked by speed; rapid; swift.
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indefinite
Definition
adj.
Not fixed or limited; uncertain.
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interval
Definition
noun
The amount of time between two events.
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maintain
Definition
verb
To keep up; continue; carry on.
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nanosecond
Definition
noun
A period of time that is equal to one billionth of a second.
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recurrence
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noun
An occurrence that happens or appears again or repeatedly; an occurrence that returns regularly.
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temporary
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adj.
Lasting, serving, used, or enjoyed for a limited time only; not permanent.
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terminal
Definition
adj.
Causing, approaching, or ending in death; fatal.
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