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

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TermDefinition
arbitrarybased on preference, convenience, or chance rather than law, reason, or fact
conspicuousobvious; easy to see; attracting attention
detestto dislike intensely; to hate
dexterityskill in physical action; mental quickness; cleverness
dregthe least desirable part (often used in plural form)
flourishto thrive; to prosper; a stylish ornamentation; a decoration
fraya fight; a brawl; to wear away by friction
incoherentlacking logical connection; unclear; rambling
nullifyto make invalid; to repeal
paltryof little or no importance; petty
persistentrefusing to give up; remaining for a long time
predictionsomething foretold; a prophecy
sinisterthreatening; ominous; evil
succinctclearly expressed in few words; to the point
tundraa treeless plain in arctic regions having permanently frozen subsoil

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Creator prestwickhouse
Created February 19, 2009
Group Prestwick House Vocabulary
Subject 7th Grade Vocabulary
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