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Word Masters
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25
English
5th Grade
01/28/2009

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Term
Disband
Definition
To break up:said as of an organization or it's members
To disperse
To dismiss(a military force)from service
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Acute
Definition
Sharp:pointed
Containing less than 90 degrees
Having a sudden onset or sharp rise
Extremely great or serious
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Backfire
Definition
Faulty ignition in an engine, to have a backfire
Go awry, as plans
To have a result opposite to what was intended
To make or undergo a backfire
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Backtrack
Definition
To retrace one's course
To reverse a position or stand
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Boomerang
Definition
A curved club or stick usually flat
An act of utter that backfires to the original or Amobile platform, ajustable to different levels for painting scenery
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Caution
Definition
Warning
Warn
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Craving
Definition
Intense desire
Great or eager desire;yearning
To beg for
To require, need
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Dappled
Definition
Mottle;to blotch
Spotted
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Defuse
Definition
Make a bomb harmless
Ease a tense or violent situation
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Foolhardy
Definition
Foolishly daring
Daring without judgement
Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
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Keen
Definition
Having a sharp edge or point
Very perceptive
To make a mournful, wailing sound
Cold and biting as wind
Enthusiastic
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Lithe
Definition
Flexible, supple
Easy to bend
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Loot
Definition
Goods taken or stolen by force
Things taken in a war or riot
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Rile
Definition
To anger, irritate
To stir up(liquid);roil
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Spindle
Definition
A rounded rod usually of wood
The rod on a spin wheel
One of the rods of a spinning machine
Any rod or pin
Term
Spoils
Definition
To damage severely or harm something with reference to it's excellence, value, usefullness, etc.
To strip(persons,places)of goods, valuables
To take or seize by force
Often,spoils,booty,loot,or pluder taken in war or robbery
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Summit
Definition
The highest point on a mountain
The highest level attainable
Term
Tsumani
Definition
A huge ocean wave caused by an underwater eartquake or volcanic eruption
Sometimes called a tidal wave
Term
Yen
Definition
The basic monetary unit of Japan
Currency of Japan
To yearn or have a craving
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Adroit
Definition
Expert or nimble in the use of hands or body
Cleverly skillfull,resourceful,or ingenious
Dexterous
Skillfull and adept under pressing conditions
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Disarm
Definition
Take a weapon away from a(person,force)
Allay the hostility or suspicions of
Term
Juggernaut
Definition
A massive or inexorable force or object that crushes everything in it's path
Any large, overpowering, destructive force or object,such as war,a giant battleship, or a powerful football team
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Plunder
Definition
Rob by force
Goods plundered
To seize wrongfully or by force;steal
To rob of goods by force,especially in times of war
To rob of goods or valuables by open force,as in war,hostile raids,brigandage,etc.
To rob despoil, or fleece
Anything taken by robbery,theft,or fraud
To take illegally
Destroy and strip of possesions
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Retreat
Definition
The forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy,or the with withdrawing of a naval force
Term
Shoddy
Definition
A fabric manufactured wholly or partly from reclaimed wool
Cheaply
Shabby
Inferior, imitation, ot pretentious articles or matter
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