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

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TermDefinition
acclaimto approve or praise loudly; enthusiastic approval
bedraggledwet and filthy, as though having been dragged through mud
cryptichaving a hidden or secret meaning
ebbto flow or fall back, as the tide; a period of decline
fanaticone who has excess devotion to and enthusiasm for a cause or idea; showing excess devotion or enthusiasm for a cause or idea
haphazarddependent upon chance; lacking any definite plan
illuminateto brighten with light; to make clear; to rid of confusion
legacysomething handed down from ancestors or history
maimto disable or disfigure
perceptiveextremely attentive to sensory input; keen
repudiateto reject as untrue
solicitudeanxiety and concern; concern for the well-being of others
trepidationa state of fearful uncertainty; dread
waifa homeless person, especially an orphaned child
taintto corrupt or ruin by contaminating

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Terms 15
Creator prestwickhouse
Created February 17, 2009
Group Prestwick House Vocabulary
Subject 8th Grade Vocabulary
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  1. repudiate to reject as untrue - 6 misses
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