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Vocabulary Lesson 8
vocab lesson 8
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General Vocab
6th Grade
11/12/2012

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Term
accompany
Definition
v.1 To go along with; to be together.

v.2 To play a musical instrument for or with.
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beneficial
Definition
adj. Being of use; helpful; favorable.
Term
captive

captivity
Definition
n. One that is held prisoner.
adj. Unable to escape or get away.
n. The state of being held against one’s will; loss of freedom.
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convenient

convenience
Definition
adj. Suitable for one’s needs; making life easier or more comfortable.

Anything that makes life easier or more comfortable.
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ecstasy

ecstatic
Definition
n. A strong feeling of emotion, especially joy.

adj. Full of or causing ecstasy.
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expanse
Definition
n. A wide, open area or surface; a stretch.
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expedition
Definition
n.1. A long journey by a group to explore or do battle
2. A group that makes such a journey.
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inept
Definition
adj.1. Clumsily or awkwardly expressed; not suitable for the occasion.
2. Lacking in skill or ability.
Term
interpret
Definition
v.1. To translate into another language
2. To explain the meaning of.
3. To understand in one’s own way.
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invaluable
Definition
adj. Too valuable to measure; priceless.
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linger
Definition
v. To be slow in leaving or going away.
Term
retrieve
Definition
v.1 To get back; to recover.
2. To find and bring back.
Term
skirmish
Definition
n. A minor fight or battle.
v. To take part in such a fight
Term
supplement
Definition
n. Something added to make up for something missing.
v. To add to
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territory
Definition
n.1. A particular area of land.
2. A land area under control of a particular group or government.
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