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Language - English
12th Grade
08/15/2014

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Term

Abase

(Verb)

Definition

To lower in position, estimation, or the like;



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Term

Abbess

(Noun)

Definition
The lady superior of a nunnery.
Term

Abbey

(Noun)

Definition
The group of buildings which collectively form the dwelling-place of a society of monks or nuns
Term

Abbot

(Noun)

Definition
The superior of a community of monks.
Term

Abdicate

(Verb)

Definition
To give up (royal power or the like).
Term

Absolution

(Noun)

Definition
Forgiveness, or passing over of offenses.
Term

Crystallize

(Verb)

Definition
To bring together or give fixed shape to.
Term

Dauntless

(Adjective)

Definition
Fearless
Term

Decaliter

(Noun)

Definition
A liquid and dry measure of 10 liters.
Term

Decagram

(Noun)

Definition
A weight of 10 grams.
Term

Deceive

(Verb)

Definition
To mislead by or as by falsehood.
Term

Crockery

(noun)

Definition
crockery n. Earthenware made from baked clay.
Term

Cull

(Verb)

Definition
To pick or sort out from the rest.
Term

Cycloid

(Adjective)

Definition
Like a circle.
Term

ichthyosaurs

n.

Definition
A fossil reptile.
Term

Fallible

(Adjective)

Definition
Capable of erring.
Term

Exigency

(Noun)

Definition
A critical period or condition
Term

icily

adv.

Definition
Frigidly.
Term

Filibuster

(Noun)

Definition
One who attempts to obstruct legislation.
Term

hypodermic

adj.

Definition
Pertaining to the area under the skin.
Term

Fete

(Noun)

Definition
A festival or feast.
Term

iconoclast

n.

Definition
An image-breaker.
Term

Fickle

(adjective)

Definition
Unduly changeable in feeling, judgment, or purpose.
Term


Secant

(adjective)

Definition
Cutting, especially into two parts.
Term

imbibe

v.

Definition
To drink or take in.
Term

Scabbard

(Noun)

Definition
The sheath of a sword or similar bladed weapon.
Term

imbroglio

n.

Definition
A misunderstanding attended by ill feeling, perplexity, or strife.
Term

impoverish

v.

Definition
To make indigent or poor.
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