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Week of August 13, 2013
Vocabulary Mrs James 6th grade Franklin MYP
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6th Grade
08/14/2013

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abundant

an abundant supply of water
Definition
(adjective)
present in great quantity
more than adequate
over sufficient
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accommodate

to accommodate a friend
Definition
(verb-used with object)
to do a kindness or a favor to
oblige
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accumulate

to accumulate wealth
Definition
(verb-used with object)
to gather or collect, often in gradual degrees
heap up
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beacon
Definition
(noun)
a person, act, or thing that warns or guides
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boisterous

the sound of boisterous laughter
Definition
(adjective)
rough and noisy
noisily jolly or rowdy
clamorous
unrestrained
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clarity
Definition
(noun)
clearness or lucidity as to perception or understanding
freedom from indistinctness or ambiguity
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contaminate

to contaminate the lake with sewage
Definition
(verb-used with object)
to make impure or unsuitable by contact or mixture with something unclean, bad, etc.
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cordial

a cordial reception
Definition
(adjective)
courteous and gracious
friendly
warm
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knack

He had a knack for saying the right thing.
Definition
(noun)
a special skill, talent, or aptitude
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linger

We lingered awhile after the party.
Definition
(verb-used without object)
to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave
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