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15
Language - English
8th Grade
12/01/2011

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Term
Claustrophobia
Definition
n. An abnormal fear of narrow, enclosed spaces.
Term
Colleague
Definition
n. An associate or coworker of similar status.
Term
Condescend
Definition
v.1. To lower oneself to a position one considers inferior.
2. To behave in n offensively superior manner.
Term
Contingent
Definition
adj.1. Conditional; depending on something else.
2.Likely; but not certain to happen; possible.
n. A group that is part of a larger one.
Term
Daunt
Definition
v. To discourage or intimidate.
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Deluge
Definition
n. A downpour of rain; flood
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Dispel
Definition
v. To clear away.
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Dub
Definition
v. To give a title, nickname, or description.
Term
Fanfare
Definition
n.1. A sounding of trumpets or other brass instruments.
2. Any showy display.
Term
Fledgling
Definition
n.1. A young bird just learning to fly.
2. A young and inexperienced person.
Term
Inane
Definition
adj. Empty, shallow, silly.
Term
Mettle
Definition
n. Courage to bear up under difficult circumstances. Spirit.
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Negligible
Definition
adj. Small and unimportant, not worth noticing.
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Protract
Definition
v. To drawn out or lengthen(in time)
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Replica
Definition
n. A copy or reproduction, smaller scale.
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