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Week One
Week One
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English
9th Grade
09/13/2011

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Term

Whim; noun

 

Definition

a sudden idea to do something


 

 

I'd planned to clean out my closet today, but on a whim, I decided to go roller-skating.

Term
Quizzical; adj
Definition

Expressing doubt or question; puzzled

 


Mom looked quizzical when she received a birthday card from someone whose name she didn't recognize.

 

Term
Petty; adj
Definition

not important

 


When we divided the lunch bill, it seemed petty to argue over who would pay the extra five cents.

 

 

Term
Venture; n
Definition

A risky or uncertain undertaking


The business venture turned out to be a finacial disaster.

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