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Unit 13 Spelling/Vocabulary
Unit 13 Spelling/Vocabulary
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Literature
8th Grade
11/08/2009

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Term
deprive
Definition
To take something away from; deny.
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vegetable
Definition
A plant of which the roots, leaves, stems, flowers—and in some cases the seeds, pods, or fruit—are used as food. The part of such a plant eaten as food.
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vegetation
Definition
A growth of plants; plants or plant life in general.
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strategy
Definition
A plan of action.
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strategic
Definition
Of strategy. Essential to strategy.
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stability
Definition
The condition or property of being stable.
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stable
Definition
Not likely to change position; form. Not likely to change, as in condition. Not likely to be affected or overthrown.
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alternative
Definition
One of two or more options from which to choose. A choice between two or more options.
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alternate
Definition
To do, perform, use or occur in turn by changing back and forth. A person acting in place of another.
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definition
Definition
A statement of the precise meaning or meanings of a word, phrase, etc.
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define
Definition
To state the precise meaning or meanings of (a word, phrase, etc.). To describe; specify.
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remedy
Definition
Something, such as a medicine or treatment, used or given to relieve pain or cure disease.
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remedial
Definition
Intended to correct something, especially faulty study habits, reading skill, etc.
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immunize
Definition
To produce immunity in, as by vaccination or inoculation.
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immune
Definition
Protected; guarded; safe.
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deprivation
Definition
The condition of being deprived
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indicative
Definition
Serving to show or indicate
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indicate
Definition
To show or point out precisely.
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infinite
Definition
Having no limit in space, extent, number or time; endless.
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finite
Definition
Having bounds; not infinite; limited.
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narrative
Definition
A story or description; a narrated account.
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narrate
Definition
To give an oral or written account of; recite. To supply the running commentary for a motion picture or other performance.
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harmony
Definition
A sequence of chords used to accompany a melody. A combination of musical sounds considered to be pleasing. Agreement in feeling or opinion; good will; accord.
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harmonious
Definition
Marked by agreement and good will; friendly. Having elements pleasingly or appropriately combined. Pleasing to the ear; melodious.
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mandatory
Definition
Required; obligatory.
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mandate
Definition
The results of a political election, seen as expressing the true wishes of the voters and thus used to justify the policies of the elected officials. An authoritative command or instruction.
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initiative
Definition
The ability to begin or follow through with a plan of action or a task; ambition and determination. The first step or action; opening move.
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initiate
Definition
To begin; originate. To admit into membership, often with at special ceremony.
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