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wordly wise gr. 7 less. 3
wordly wise gr. 7 less. 3
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General Vocab
7th Grade
12/05/2010

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aadmonish
Definition
v. 1. to warn 2. to criticize gently
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aghast
Definition
adj. struck with horror; shocked
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annihilate
Definition
v. to destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin
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benefactor
Definition
n. a person who provides help, especially by giving money.
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bestow
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v. to give as an honor; to present as a gift.
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devious
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adj. 1. having many twists and turns; winding 2. sneaky; not frank or honest.
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devoid
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adj. lacking; empty; entirely without
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heed
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v. to pay attention to. n. attention; notice.
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mortal
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n. a human being, especially as contrasted with a god. adj. 1. of or relating to human beings 2. causing death; fatal. 3. very severe.
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muse
Definition
v. to think about in a quiet, careful way
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pioneer
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n. a person who goes before others and opens the way for them to folow. v. to open the way for others.
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plague
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n. 1. a deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person. 2. anything that causes destruction or suffering. v. to cause suffering or distress.
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subside
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v. 1. to sink to a lower level. 2. to become quieter or less active.
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unwitting
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adj. not done on purpose; unintended
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wrath
Definition
n. forceful anger; fury. adj. very angry
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