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WordMaster Challenge 8th Grade
WordMaster Challenge #1 8th Grade
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Literature
8th Grade
11/27/2012

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Term
Rivet
Definition
NOUN-a metal pin passing through holes to hole something together
VERB-to fasten, hold one's attention
SYN-engage, captivate
ANT-distract
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Germane
Definition
ADJ-closely, significantly, related, pertinent
SYN-related, appropriate
ANT-inappropriate
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Canopy
Definition
NOUN-a covering that serves as a roof; sky, upper layer of trees; awning; parachute, plane
SYN-umbrella, cover, shade
ANT- floor
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Berate
Definition
VERB-scold, censor strongly, rebuke
SYN-abuse, assail
ANT-praise
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Reservoir
Definition
NOUN-a body of water stored for extra use
SYN-storage
ANT-nothingness
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Desecrate
Definition
VERB-to treat with sacrilege; profane
SYN-disrespect
ANT-honor, praise
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Hue
Definition
NOUN- a variety of color; outcry, clamor
SYN-tinge, complexion, expression
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Meticulous
Definition
ADJ-detailed; extreme care; positive
SYN-exact, strict
ANT-careless
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Archives
Definition
VERB- place, store
SYN- NOUN- files, registers, storage
ANT- disregard, erase, trash
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Assail
Definition
VERB- to attack, assault; to attack with argument
SYN- argue, berate, blast, malign
ANT- agree, praise comfort, encourage
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Negligent
Definition
ADJ- failing to take proper care of; offhand
SYN- lax, lazy, disregard
ANT- meticulous, concerned, alert
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Lax
Definition
ADJ- not strict, severe; careless
SYN- remiss, slack, oblivious
ANT- meticulous, hard, rigid
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Stronghold
Definition
NOUN- fortress; serves as a center of a group
SYN- home, refuge, base, citadel
ANT- weak spot
Term
Strew
Definition
VERB- to spread, scatter; be spread, scattered, as over a surface or area
SYN- spread, sprinkle
ANT- gather
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Incongruous
Definition
ADJ- incompatible with; inappropriate; containing disparate or discordant elements or parts
SYN- unsuitable, absurd
ANT- suitable, appropriate
Term
Timbre
Definition
NOUN- tone color or quality of sound; the distinctive tone quality;differentiating one vowel or consonant from another
SYN- quality, pitch, tone
Term
Envelop
Definition
VERB- to wrap or enclose in or as if in a covering
SYN- enclose, hide, cover
ANT- open up
Term
Durable
Definition
ADJ- able to resist wear/decay; well lasting; enduring
SYN- permanent, withstanding
ANT- weak, fragile
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Array
Definition
VERB- to place in proper or desired order; to clothe with garments
NOUN- order or arrangement; a body of troops
SYN- arrange, order, ornament, dress
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Contingent
Definition
ADJ- liable to happen or not; uncertain; possible
NOUN- the proportion that falls to one as a share to be contributed or furnished
SYN- unpredictable, uncertain
ANT- predictable
Term
Demur
Definition
NOUN- the act of making objection
VERB- to raise an objection
SYN- object, disagree
ANT- agree, accede
Term
Entreat
Definition
VERB- to make an earnest request or petition
SYN- beg, plea
Term
Ephemeral
Definition
ADJ- lasting a very short time
SYN- short-lived, momentary
ANT- permanent, eternal
Term
Girth
Definition
NOUN- the measure around anything
SYN- circumference, outline
ANT- middle, core
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Negligent
Definition
ADJ- tending to not remember; careless
SYN- unthinking, unmindful
ANT- careful, caring
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