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english vocab lesson 17
study CHALLENGING WORDS
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Literature
8th Grade
01/26/2006

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arctic
Definition
hot is to tropical as cold is to_____
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arctic
Definition
of a northern region
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endeavor
Definition
attempt
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endeavor
Definition
borrower is to debtor as attempt is to _______
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jealousy
Definition
envy
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jealousy
Definition
color is to red as feeling is to _____
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meteorite
Definition
rocky mass from outer space
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sergeant
Definition
military or police officer
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calender
Definition
schedule/a scheduling sheet
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calender
Definition
Check the _____ to find out the day on which your birthday will occur this year.
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essential
Definition
necessary
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essential
Definition
Republicans thought that a National Bank was unconstitutional because it was not_________.
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league
Definition
group of teams
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league
Definition
replace the word in ( ):

Audrey belongs to an (association) that goes bowling every Thursday.
Term
league
Definition
letter is to alphabet as team is to _____
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nasal
Definition
of the nose
-eye is to visual as nose it to ____-
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nasal
Definition
A person with a cold might have a sore throat and _____congestion.
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synonym
Definition
How should this word be spelled?
sinonim
^^^ haha brooke they didnt have anything about that n the packet so i made it up
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collapse
Definition
breakdown
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collapse
Definition
The bridge looks as if it might (fall) at any moment.
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collapse
Definition
The tent may _____ if the stakes are not hammered into the ground firmly.
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fragile
Definition
breakable
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fragile
Definition
That vase is very (delicate), so please handle it with care.
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maneuver
Definition
move;plot
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maneuver
Definition
Derrick had to (manipulate) the car very carefully down the mountain.
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neutral
Definition
not taking sides
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neutral
Definition
By remaining a ____ country, Switzerland doesn't take sides in a conflict.
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neutral
Definition
By remaining a ____ country, Switzerland doesn't take sides in a conflict.
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neutral
Definition
By remaining a ____ country, Switzerland doesn't take sides in a conflict.
Term
valise
Definition
suitcase
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valise
Definition
Marty packed a ______ before leaving on his trip to Phoenix.
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debtor
Definition
borrower
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debtor
Definition
a person who owes money
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gauge
Definition
measure
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gauge
Definition
Even with radar, it was impossible to (estimate) the plane's location.
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matinee
Definition
afternoon event
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matinee
Definition
We went to a _____ perdormance of the play last Satureday afternoon.
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phenomenon
Definition
rare occurence/amazing event or sight
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phenomenon
Definition
A total eclipse of the sun is a strange and dramatic ____________ to experience.
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mayonnaise
Definition
a spread
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determined
Definition
decided/resolved
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oppurtunity
Definition
chance/good fortune
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resume (accent on E's)
Definition
summary of job experience
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resignation
Definition
act of quitting a job
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interview
Definition
face-to-face meeting DUN DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNN
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application
Definition
form for requesting a job
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application
Definition
form for requesting a job
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references
Definition
recommendations
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proficient
Definition
skilled/competent/adept
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proficient
Definition
skilled/competent/adept
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qualifications
Definition
specific skills required
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aspiration
Definition
hope/ambition/desire
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debtor
Definition
[image] ^^what word 'borrows' this or owes it to someone??
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jealousy
Definition
[image] ^^ the person feels _____ wotard the other person cuz they wish they were that gangsterr
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determined
Definition
[image] ^^ she is ___________to b a princess(bonus word hint hint)
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