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English
7th Grade
09/16/2013

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Term
Avid
Definition

1.) Having a strong desire for

 

2.) Eager; Enthusiastic 

 

Adjective

Term
Brusque
Definition

Abrupt in manner or speech

 

Gruff

 

Adjective

Term
Concise
Definition

Short and to the point

 

Adjective

Term
Demean
Definition

To cause a lowering of self-esteem

 

Verb

 

Term
Despicable
Definition

Deserving contempt or scorn

 

Adjective

Term
Emulate
Definition

To try to equal

 

Verb

Term
Evoke
Definition

1.) To call forth/To produce

 

2.) To bring to mind, often by suggestion

 

Verb

Term
Excruciating
Definition

Very painful

 

Adjective

Term
Inaugurate
Definition

1.) To install in office with a formal ceremony

 

2.) To begin officially or mark the opening of

 

Verb

Term
Pervade
Definition

To spread throughout

 

Verb

Term
Proprietor
Definition

An owner of a story or other business

 

Noun

Term
Pseudonym
Definition

A pen name

 

Noun

Term
Rebuff
Definition

To reject bluntly

 

To drive back

 

Verb

 

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A blunt rejection

 

An abrupt setback in progress

 

Noun

Term
Resilient
Definition

1.) Capable of recovering quickly from misfortune

 

2.) Returning quickly to an original shape or condition

 

Adjective

 

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1.) The ability to recover

 

2.) The ability to spring back

 

Noun

Term
Turbulent
Definition

1.) Chaotic; Unruly

 

2.) Stormy; Tempestuous

 

Adjective

 

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1.) Great disturbance or agination

 

2.) Rapid changes in wind speed and direction in the atmosphere

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