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BT Literature Midterm
Vocabulary words for Mrs. Williams
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Literature
8th Grade
12/14/2010

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credulity
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tendency to believe too easily
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hypothesis
Definition
theory used as a basis for research
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grenadier
Definition
foot soldier
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absurd
Definition
ridiculously unreasonable
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naivet'e
Definition
lack of sophistication; gullible
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specilization
Definition
focus on a particular activity or study
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somber
Definition
gloomy
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moorings
Definition
place where a ship is docked
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syndrome
Definition
group of symptoms that characterize a disease or psychological state
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vacuous
Definition
showing a lack of intelligence or thought
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alder
Definition
type of tree
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introspective
Definition
examining one's thoughts, feelings
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ransom
Definition
payment demanded in return for the release of a person or property
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shrew
Definition
mean, nagging woman
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impudent
Definition
offensively disrespectful
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talisman
Definition
an object thought to have magical power
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spar
Definition
pole supporting a ship's sail
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fate
Definition
a power that is supposed to determine the course of events or future
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grimace
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a facial expression of pain or disgust
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pervade
Definition
be present throughout, to spread into an area
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palatible
Definition
able to be eaten, tasty
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peril
Definition
danger
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simian
Definition
monkey-like
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surreptitiously
Definition
secretly, sneakily
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bleating
Definition
crying of sheep
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diatribe
Definition
bitter, abusive criticism
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rubicund of visage
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with a ruddy, rough complexion
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statistically
Definition
in terms of the principles used to analyze numeric data
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opportunist
Definition
person who takes advantage of any opportunity without regards for moral principles
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sensation
Definition
state of great interest & excitement
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spectral
Definition
ghostly
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proportional
Definition
relationship in degree or number
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surveying
Definition
looking over carefully; inspecting
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regression
Definition
a return to a less developed state
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impair
Definition
to weaken; to damage
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commend
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praise
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aghast
Definition
terrified
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impetuous
Definition
acting suddenly, on impulse
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amiably
Definition
in a pleasant, friendly way
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prosaic
Definition
ordinary, commonplace
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comply
Definition
to act accordingly to a request or command
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tangible
Definition
able to be seen or touched
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proposition
Definition
a suggested plan
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collaborate
Definition
work together on a project
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