Set: Vocabulary Power Plus Vocabulary, Reading, and Writing Exercises for Higher Achievement — Book H, Lesson One

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TermDefinition
aberrationa deviation from what is normal or proper
bequeathto leave to another by will after one's death; to hand down
capitulateto surrender
debilitateto make feeble; to weaken
ensconceto settle in a safe, snug, or hidden place
felicitygreat happiness; a pleasing manner or style
gluttona person who eats or consumes to excess; a person who engages in a particular activity to excess
hamleta small village
implausibledifficult to believe; unlikely
loatheto dislike intensely
malicea desire to cause harm to others
nostalgiaa sentimental longing for the things of the past
pilferto steal, especially repeatedly in small amounts
recompensepayment in return for something, especially damages; to pay or to pay for
volitionthe ability to choose willfully; a choice; the act of making a choice

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Creator prestwickhouse
Created February 17, 2009
Group Prestwick House Vocabulary
Subject 8th Grade Vocabulary
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  1. debilitate to make feeble; to weaken - 13 misses
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  5. volition the ability to choose willfully; a choice; the act of making a choice - 7 misses
  6. ensconce to settle in a safe, snug, or hidden place - 6 misses
  7. aberration a deviation from what is normal or proper - 4 misses