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accede
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v.
To agree to;to consent to; often after urging from another. |
Mr. Lynch was so persuasive that she at last _______________ .
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affluent
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adj.
Generously supplied with money or possessions; wealthy. n. wealth (affluence) |
Are being wealthy or ____________ really the same thing? Thoreau says, "Wealth is the ability to fully experience life."
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arbitrary
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adj.
Determined by chance or whim rather than by reason or necessity. |
If an ______________ rule is not determined by reason, then how come the French call their referrees 'arbitres'? ;)
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artisan
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n.
One able to do skilled work with the hands; a craftsperson. adj. artisanal |
If you have the choice between _____________ bread and machine-made pre-frozen, which would you choose?
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dismantle
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v.
To take apart. |
Evan loved to _____________ James' legos, piece by piece: head by head, arm by arm. : )
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immerse
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v.
1. To cover with liquid. 2. To completely engage the attention of. |
Dee-Dee was ____________ in the details of the love story.
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irksome
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adj.
Annoying; tedious. |
Detention assignments are meant to be ______________ .
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legacy
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n.
1. Money or property left to another in a will. 2. Something passed on to those who come after. |
What will this year's 8th in '08 class' ____________ be?
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ostentatious
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adj.
Extravagantly showy or ornate. |
For the Holidays, some folks get down-right _________________ with their decorations!
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panorama
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n.
1. A complete view of a surrounding area. 2. A thorough presentation of a subject. |
The __________________ from the top of Half Dome is breathtaking.
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philanthropy
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n.
The attempt to improve the well-being of those in need by donating money or aid. n. One who makes substantial contributions to those in need. |
________________ is when 5th graders raise money to send to the people of Sumatra, after their villages were destroyed by a tsunami.
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prestige
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n.
High-standing; respect earned by accomplishments. |
To be awarded the Lombardo Award will be a mark of _____________ on his Academy record.
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prolific
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adj.
Abundantly productive. |
Bach was an exceptionally ________________ composer; he wrote more than 300 cantatas.
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reticent
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adj.
Inclined to keep one's thoughts and feelings to oneself; quiet and reserved. |
Wouldn't it be nice it more of the 8th graders were ______________ ? : )
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tycoon
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n.
A wealthy and poweful businessperson. |
Bill Gates is an American __________ thanks to the success of his Microsoft products.
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