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Term Definition
obstacle a barrier; something that holds up progress
contemporary around the same age; modern, up to date
casually in an unconcerned manner
cordially warm, sincere, friendly
diagnostic a test to show what level someone is working at
bizarre unusual or strange
sanctions to confirm, authorize, permit
paraplegia paralysis of the lower half of the body
priority something afforded or deserving first attention
ingenious brilliant, marked by inventive skill and imagination
agile characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movement
perfectionist someone who is displeased with anything not perfect or does not meet high standards
turmoil a state of unrest or uncertainty
restrictions things that limit
lapse falling or slipping into a worse condition
incompetent incapable; without adequate ability or knowledge
prejudice a negative judgement or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge
circumstances factors connected with an act or event
antagonism hostility, unfriendliness
incriminate show to be guilty
scapegoat one that is made to bear the blame of others
lull to cause to sleep or rest
hoax an act intended to deceive or trick
passages narrow hallways often with rooms or apartments opening into them
spiteful showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt
parcels items wrapped or packaged; packages
inquisitive inclined to investigate; eager for knowledge
sledge a vehicle mounted on low runners drawn by work animals, such as horses or dogs, and used for transporting loads across ice, snow and rough ground.
cloven split; divided
caverns large underground chambers as in caves
sneered to use a facial expression that showsan atitude of inferiority or worthlessness toward someone or something
campaign an operation or series of operations energetically pursued to accomplish a purpose
fidgets to behave or move nervously or restlessly
repulsive tending to repel or drive off
renounced rejected, disowned
hoist to raise or haul up with or as if with the help of a mechanical device
quest the act or an instant of seeking or pursuing something; a search
alliance a connection based on kinship, marriage, or common interest
valiant having courage and boldness; brave
indulgence a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
leering a desirous, sly or knowing look
swerve to turn aside or be turned aside from a straight course
throng a large group; a host
fleet move swiftly
venture an undertaking that is dangerous, daring or of uncertain outcome
bestowed to present a a gift or an honor
utmost of the highest or greatest degree, amount or intensity
immortal not subject to death
reverence a feeling of profound awe and respect and often love
renown the quality of being widely honored and acclaimed; fame
clamor a loud sustained noise
devotion selfless affection & dedication
striving exerting much effort
precisely in a specific manner
bond a uniting force or tie
virtues moral excellence
tranquil free from commotion or disturbance; calm
slothful not inclined to work or exertion; lazy
commissions the act of granting certain powers or the authority to carry out a particular task or duty
composition the combining of distince parts or elements to form a whole
deception a ruse; a trick
livelihood means of support
hospitable to treat guests with warmth and generosity
insolent insulting in manner or speech; arrogant
contemplating to consider carefully and at length; meditate on or ponder
apprehensive anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy
vigil the act or a period of observing
adorned to enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments
summon to request to appear; send for
futile having no useful result
hostile of, relating to or characteristic of an enemy
humility a condition of having meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit
revived to bring back to life or consciousness

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Creator josteen
Created May 10, 2007
Group josteen
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These are the words that need to be reviewed for the exam in Mrs. Osteen's 6th grade Language Arts class.

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Most Missed Words

  1. sanctions → to confirm, authorize, permit - 4 misses
  2. antagonism → hostility, unfriendliness - 4 misses
  3. quest → the act or an instant of seeking or pursuing something; a search - 4 misses
  4. contemplating → to consider carefully and at length; meditate on or ponder - 4 misses
  5. cordially → warm, sincere, friendly - 3 misses
  6. bizarre → unusual or strange - 3 misses
  7. incriminate → show to be guilty - 3 misses