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

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TermDefinition
amassto collect; to gather together
bravadoa showy or false display of courage
commiserateto feel or to express sorrow; to sympathize
deterto prevent from doing or happening
euphemisman inoffensive term substituted for an offensive term
fledglinga young bird just ready to fly; an inexperience person; young and inexperienced
lavishextravagant and abundant; excessively generous
menageriea collection of animals on display
occultof or dealing with magic or the supernatural
peripheralof, near, or related to the outer edge or boundary
profusiona great quantity or amount; an abundance
reclusea person who lives a secluded, solitary life
skittishnervously excitable
tangibleactual; real; capable of being perceived by the senses
undulateto move in or cause to move in wavelike motion

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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. euphemism an inoffensive term substituted for an offensive term - 2 misses
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  4. bravado a showy or false display of courage - 1 miss
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  6. recluse a person who lives a secluded, solitary life - 1 miss
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