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ELA final review
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English
7th Grade
06/16/2011

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Cajole
Definition
To preswuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
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Loquacious
Definition
Very talkative/chatty
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DilIgent
Definition
Having or showing care and conscientiousness in ones work or dutys
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Shrewd
Definition
Having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute

Negatively aseded
-cunning or acapculating
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Exalt
Definition
To hold someone or something in very high regard; to think of or speak of very highly
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Intensive
Definition
Exceptionally great in concentration, power, or force
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Obstinate
Definition
Stubborn, headstrong, pigheaded, bullheaded
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Hypocrisy
Definition
The act of saying one thing but doing another
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Tumultuous
Definition
Noisy, disorderly, usually having to do with a big crowd
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Relinquish
Definition
Loosening, abandoning, letting go of, leaving
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Quaint
Definition
Charmingly curious especIally in an old fashion way
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Cognizant
Definition
Fully aware, fully informed, to know
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Grimace
Definition
A sharp contortion of the face expressive of pain, contempt, or disqust
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Audacity
Definition
The willingness to take bold risks
Rude or dissrespectful behavior; impudence
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Stifled
Definition
To suffocate or smother
To restrain or prevent
To cover up, hide, imprissand, muffled
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Corral
Definition
To guild, lead, or herd a group specifically of animals
An enclosure or pen for animals
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Tedious
Definition
Too long, slow, or dull
Tiresome or monotonus
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Gingerly
Definition
In a careful or cautious manner, graceful
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Ostentatious
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Pretentious display meant to impress others; boastful; show off
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Belittle
Definition
To make someone or something feel unimportant
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