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Wordly Wise 3000 Book 5
Lesson 8 vocabulary
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English
5th Grade
02/20/2014

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Term
assemble (verb)
Definition
to bring together into a group; to gather.

to put or fit together
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assemble (noun)
Definition
a group of people gathered for a certain purpose.

the fitting together of various parts.
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banquet (noun)
Definition
a large meal for many people; a feast
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cargo (noun)
Definition
the load carried by a plane or ship.
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cask (noun)
Definition
a barrel-shaped container, especially one for holding liquids.
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celebrate (verb)
Definition
to honor something in a special way.
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celebrated (adj.)
Definition
famous
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decrease (verb)
Definition
to become smaller or less
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decrease (noun)
Definition
the amount by which something becomes smaller
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desperate (adj.)
Definition
reckless because of feelings of despair

so serious as to be almost hopeless
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edible (adj.)
Definition
safe or fit to be eaten
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edible (noun)
Definition
an item of food; anything that can be eaten.
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frivolous (adj.)
Definition
not serious or important; silly.
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frivolity (noun)
Definition
silly or lighthearted play.
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harvest (noun)
Definition
the gathering of ripe crops for a season

the quantity of crops gathered
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harvest (verb)
Definition
to gather in the crops
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hew (verb)
Definition
to chop down or cut with blows from an ax

to cut or shape with blows of an ax or similar tool.
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hostile (adj.)
Definition
unfriendly; of or like an enemy.
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hostility (noun)
Definition
the expression of unfriendly feelings
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pledge (verb)
Definition
to make a serious promise.
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pledge (noun)
Definition
a serious promise
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prosper (verb)
Definition
to succeed, especially in terms of money
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prosperous (adj.)
Definition
enjoying growth and success
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task (noun)
Definition
a piece of work that needs to be done.
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