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General Vocab
7th Grade
12/05/2010

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Term
acquire
Definition
v. to gain ownership of something; to get by one's own efforts or actions.
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acquisition
Definition
n. something that is acquired
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antagonize
Definition
v. to make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike.
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competent
Definition
adj. having the ability to do what is needed.
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comprise
Definition
v. to form; to make up. 2. to consist of or include
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correspond
Definition
v. to match; to be equal to. 2. to exchange letters with another person.
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competence
Definition
n. the ability to do what is needed.
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correspondence
Definition
n. the act of exchanging letters; the letters that are exchanged.
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dilapidated
Definition
adj. in poor condition from neglect or age.
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illustrious
Definition
adj. very famous; outstanding
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incident
Definition
n. something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, often of little importance.
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inherit
Definition
v. 1. to receive something from someone after that person's death.
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latitude
Definition
n. 1. the distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees. 2. a region as marked by its distance from the equator. 3. freedom from strict rules.
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loath
Definition
adj. unwilling; reluctant
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maintain
Definition
v. 1. to declare something to be true. 2. to continue in the same way or condition. 3. to keep in good condition.
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renovate
Definition
v. to make like new again.
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renovation
Definition
n. the act of renovating; the thing renovated.
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reprimand
Definition
v. to scold in a harsh or formal manner. n. a strong scolding from someone in authority.
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supervise
Definition
v. to direct or manage activities.
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supervision
Definition
n. the act of managing or directing.
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supervisor
Definition
n. a person who manages or directs activities.
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