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Language - English
7th Grade
03/10/2015

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Term
RASP
Definition
1) n. a harsh grating noise
2) v. to make a harsh grating noise
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SUNDER
Definition
1) v. split apart
2) v. to break apart into two
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LISTLESS
Definition
1) adj. lacking enthusiasm or energy
2) adj. having or showing little to no interest in something
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CHARLATAN
Definition
1) n. a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill
2) n. a fraud
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ROUT
Definition
1) n. a disorderly retreat of defeated troops.
2) v. defeat and cause to retreat in disorder.
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TOOTHSOME
Definition
1) adj. temptingly tasty
2) adj. good looking and attractive
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SMIDGEN
Definition
1) n. a small amount of something
2) n. a very small quantity or portion
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DEPLETE
Definition
1) v.use up the supply or resources of.
2) v. diminish in number or quantity.
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MOROSE
Definition
1) adj. sullen and ill-tempered.
2) adj. glum
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CACOPHONY
Definition
1) n. a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
2) n. harsh discordance of sound
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SPLICE
Definition
1) v. join or connect by interweaving the strands.
2) n. a union of two ropes, pieces of timber, or similar materials spliced together at the ends.
Term
MAKESHIFT
Definition
1) adj. serving as a temporary substitute; sufficient for the time being.
2) n.a temporary substitute or device.
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Smattering
Definition
1) n. a slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject
2) n. small amount of something
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Loiter
Definition
1) v. stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose.
2) v. travel indolently and with frequent pauses.
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Cheeky
Definition
1) adj. impudent or irreverent, typically in an endearing or amusing way.
2) rude and showing a lack of respect often in a way that seems playful or amusing.
Term
Downfall
Definition
1) n. a loss of power, prosperity, or status.
2) n. loss of wealth, rank, reputation, or happiness; ruin
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Splay
Definition
1) v. thrust or spread out and apart
2) n. a widening or outward tapering of something, in particular
3) adj. turned outward or widened.
Term
Acrid
Definition
1) adj. angry and bitter.
2) adj. having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.
Term
Fray
Definition
1) v. unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing.
2) v. to separate the threads at the edge of.
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Mar
Definition
1) v. ruin the appearance of
2) v. damage the quality of; spoil.
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Riven
Definition
1) v. split or tear apart violently.
2) v. split or crack
Term
Harmony
Definition
1) n. the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect.
2) n. agreement or concord.
Term
Chisel
Definition
1) n. a metal tool with a flat, sharp end that is used to cut and shape a solid material
2) v. to cut or shape
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dulcet
Definition
1) adj. sweet and soothing
2) adj. generally pleasing or agreeable
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Roughhewn
Definition
1) adj. not sophisticated, polished, or elegant.
2) adj. denoting wood that has been cut with an ax, so that its surface is not smooth.
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