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Unit Test Vocabulary
Lessons 1-4
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6th Grade
01/26/2011

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Simultaneously
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When things happen Simultaneously, they happen at the same time
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Prevade
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If something Prevades an area, it spreads throughout.
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Merciless
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When you are Merciless, you act cruelly and show no concern, pity, or mercy.
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Mutiny
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If you Mutiny, you rebel against your leader or whoever is in charge.
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Grotesque
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If you think something looks Grotesque, it looks so strange that it disturbs you.
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Capsize
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If a boat Capsized, it is turned over.
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Vague
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When something is Vague, it is so unclear that it is hard to understand
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Trudge
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When you Trudge, you walk with slow, heavy steps.
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Ravage
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When something is ravaged, it is so badly damaged that it is destroyed.
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Stalwart
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If you are stalwart,people can depend on you to be loyal and hard working
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Stoic
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A stoic person doesn't show any emotion, even when bad things happen.
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Repress
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If you repress a feeling, you hold it back or keep it inside.
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Maniacal
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When you act maniacalo, you act wild and crazy, like a maniac.
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Painstakingly
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When you do something painstakingly, you do it very slowly and carefully.
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Lilting
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If a sound is lilting, it is pleasantly light and musical.
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Refinement
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If you show refinement, you act politely and show good taste.
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Infuriate
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When someone infuriates you, it makes you extremely angry, evne furious.
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Pedestrian
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Something that is pedestrian is so common and ordinary that it is not interesting.
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Condescending
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When you are condescending to others, you talk down to them, making them feel unimportant or stupid.
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Contrite
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If you are contrite, you are very sorry or ashamed.
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Pretense
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a pretense is something you do or say to make people believe somthing that is not true.
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Fanfare
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Fanfare is music or a showy display celebrating someone or something important.
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Muted
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Muted sounds and colors are are gentle and soft, not strong and bright.
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Secular
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If something is secular, it has nothing to do with religion.
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Callous
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If something is callous, it is thick skinned or sensitive.
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Reminisce
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When you reminisce, you think back on good things from the pass that you miss.
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Adulation
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Adulation is a feeling of deep admiration or worship.
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Laudable
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If something is laudable, it is so good it deserves to be praised or rewarded.
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Emulate
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If you emulate someone, you try to be like that person because you admire him or her.
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Exemplify
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If you exemplify something, you are an outstanding example of it.
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Venerable
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Venerable people deserve respect because they are old and wise.
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Hermit
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A hermit is someone who lives alone, far away from other people.
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Renowned
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People who are renowned are famous for their skill or talent.
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Indifferent
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If you are indifferent to something, you are not for against it.
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Essential
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Something that is essential is absolutely necessary.
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Ponder
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If you ponder something, you think about it carefully.
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Surreptitious
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Someone who is surreptitous is secretive and sneaky.
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Accustomed
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If you are accustomed to something, you are so used to it that it seems normal and comfortable.
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Cantankerous
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A cantankerous person complains or argues about everything.
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Placate
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If you placate someone, you make that person less angry by doing something to please him or her.
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