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Wordly Wise Book 2 (1997 ed) List 8
Vocabulary words and definitions
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Language - English
5th Grade
11/08/2010

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impetuous
Definition
adj. 1: rushing to do something without thinking about it; hasty 2: rushing wildly; moving with great force
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infamous
Definition
adj. having a bad reputation; famous for wrongdoing; wicked IN*FA*MY n. 1: a very bad reputation; disgrace 2: a wicked act; great wickedness
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intense
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adj. 1: feeling things strongly or deeply 2: very strong or deep
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resolve
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v. 1: to make up one's mind; to decide 2: to make clear or explain; to settle n. a fixed purpose; a firm intention
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salve
Definition
n. 1: a greasy ointment used to soothe and heal burns, sores, etc. 2: anything that helps to heal or reduce pain v. to make better or more comfortable; to soothe
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scorn
Definition
n. a feeling of strong dislike; disrespect; contempt v. 1: to have such a feeling 2: to reject because one feels contempt for
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serene
Definition
adj. calm and peaceful; untroubled
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startle
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v. to take by surprise; to frighten suddenly
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task
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n. a piece of work to be done; a job TAKE TO TASK v. to speak harshly to; to scold
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trace
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n. 1: a very small amount 2: a mark or sign left behind by someone or something v. 1: to follow the course of 2: to find; to locate 3: to copy a drawing or plan by following its lines through thin paper
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vessel
Definition
n. 1: anything hollow that is used for holding something; a container 2: a ship or boat BLOOD VESSEL n. a vein or artery through which blood flows in the body
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yield
Definition
v. 1: to give up; to surrender; to give way 2: to produce n. the amount produced
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