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Wordly Wise 3000 Book 5
Lesson 6 vocabulary
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English
5th Grade
02/20/2014

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Term
abolish (verb)
Definition
To bring to an end; to do away with.
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agony (noun)
Definition
great pain of mind or body; suffering
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agonizing (adj.)
Definition
Very painful
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catapult (noun)
Definition
a machine used in ancient wars that threw objects with great force.
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catapulted (verb)
Definition
to move or be moved suddenly and with great force, as if by a catapult
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character (noun)
Definition
the qualities that make a person or place different or special.

n. a letter or symbol used in writing or printing.

n. a person in a story, movie, or play
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denounce (verb)
Definition
to speak out against something; to criticize

to accuse someone of doing wrong.
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escalate (verb)
Definition
to go up or increase in size or scope.
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grim (adj.)
Definition
cruel; fierce

unfriendly or threatening; stern

unpleasant; disturbing
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harbor (noun)
Definition
a protected place along a seacoast where ships can find shelter
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harbor (verb)
Definition
to give shelter to; to take care of by hiding

to hold and nourish a thought or feeling in the mind.
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inflict (verb)
Definition
to cause something painful to be felt
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loathe (verb)
Definition
to hate or dislike greatly
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loathing (noun)
Definition
a feeling of hatred
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meddle (verb)
Definition
to involve oneself in other people's affairs without being asked
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meddlesome (adj.)
Definition
given to taking part in others' affairs without being asked
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monstrous (adj.)
Definition
causing shock; horrible; wicked.

extremely large
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rouse (verb)
Definition
to awaken, to wake up.

to stir up; to excite.
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steadfast (adj.)
Definition
unchanging; steady; loyal
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translate (verb)
Definition
to put into a different language
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