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TermDefinition
absurdSo unreasonable as to be laughable; foolish or silly
accomplishTo do something by making an effort; to complete successfully 2. Something requiring skill and determination that is completed successfully
ascendTo rise, usually in a steady way
denseTightly packed;crowded close together 2. Thick; hard to see through 3. Stupid, thickheaded
experimentA test to prove or discover something 2. To carry out experiments 3. To try out new ideas or activities
flimsyEasily damaged or broken;not stongly made 2. Not believable
heroicVery brave; showing great courage 2. Showing great determination; requiring enormous effort
lumberWood that has been sawed into boards 2. To move in a clumsy or heavy way
mimicTo copy or imitate closely 2. To make fun of by imitating 3. One who can imitate sounds, speech or actions
significantImportant; full of meaning
soarTo fly high in the sky 2. To rise suddenly and rapidly
spectatora person who watches an activity; an onlooker
suspendTo hang while attached to something above 2. To stop for a while before going on 3. To bar from working, attending, or taking part for a while
terminateto bring or to come to an end
unwieldyHard to handle or control because of large size or heaviness

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Creator sragland
Created October 15, 2007
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  1. experiment A test to prove or discover something 2. To carry out experiments 3. To try out new ideas or activities - 7 misses
  2. unwieldy Hard to handle or control because of large size or heaviness - 6 misses
  3. ascend To rise, usually in a steady way - 4 misses
  4. heroic Very brave; showing great courage 2. Showing great determination; requiring enormous effort - 3 misses
  5. absurd So unreasonable as to be laughable; foolish or silly - 2 misses
  6. significant Important; full of meaning - 2 misses
  7. lumber Wood that has been sawed into boards 2. To move in a clumsy or heavy way - 1 miss