Wordmasters 6th Grade 2
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Created by:
mjk1998 on January 21, 2010
Subjects:
wordmasters, Wordmasters 6 grade
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25 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 relic | something of sentimental value |
| tether | restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal |
| unsavory | morally offensive |
| caress | a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it) |
| hoodwink | conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end |
| articulate | expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language |
| typhoon | a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans |
| exhort | urge on or encourage especially by shouts |
| futile | unproductive of success |
| pique | a sudden outburst of anger |
| buffet | a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room |
| natty | marked by smartness in dress and manners |
| impostor | a person who makes deceitful pretenses, a person who makes deceitful pretenses |
| furlough | a leave of absence |
| chic | elegance by virtue of being fashionable |
| exemption | an act exempting someone |
| stimulate | cause to be alert and energetic |
| underhanded | marked by deception |
| anarchy | a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) |
| subside | wear off or die down |
| cunning | drafty artfulness (especially in deception) |
| fetter | a shackle for the ankles or feet |
| rectify | convert into direct current |
| haywire | wire for tying up bales of hay, not functioning properly |
| amnesty | the formal act of liberating someone |
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