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W.O.D. List #1
Word of the Day List #1
20
Language - English
8th Grade
10/05/2011

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Term
Abut
Definition
verb
to join at one end; to support or prop up
Term
Attire
Definition
noun
clothes, apparel, garb
Term
Avail
Definition
verb
to be of use or benefit to , to make use of; to take advantage of
Term
Crony
Definition
noun
a very close friend, pal, buddy
Term
Cryptic
Definition
adjective
puzzling, mistifying
Term
Divergent
Definition
adjective
going in different directions; different from each other
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Enmity
Definition
noun
hatred
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Fervent
Definition
adjective
very passionate or emotional
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Gaunt
Definition
adjective thin and bony, starved looking
Term
Infiltrate
Definition
verb
to pass through or gain entrance to gradually
Term
Nullify
Definition
verb
to make of no value or consequence; cancel
Term
Perceptible
Definition
adjective
capable of being grasped by the senses or mind
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Plummet
Definition
verb
to plunge straight down
Term
Proclaim
Definition
verb
to declare publicly or officially
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Proxy
Definition
noun
a substitute; a written permission allowing one person to act in another's place
Term
Rankle
Definition
verb
to cause anger or irritation
Term
Scavenger
Definition
noun
a person or animal who collects usable items
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Stint
Definition
noun
a fixed share of work or duty; a period of activity
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Stoical
Definition
adjective
self-controlled; not showing feeling
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Unflagging
Definition
adjective
tireless, continuing with vigor
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