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ancient
an' cient |
adj. very old; lasting a long time; having to do with times long past
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The old article seemed ancient to me.
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banner
ban' ner |
n. flag; a piece of cloth with a message or sign on it
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During the parade, Jim held up the banner.
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compel
com pel' |
v. to force, make someone do something
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I was compelled by the look on the little boy's face to give him my sandwich.
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debt
debt' |
n. something one owes to another
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The poor man was in debt to his neighbors.
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helmet
hel' met |
n. a hard covering for the head to give protection
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The man on the motorcycle wore a helmet.
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miserable
mis' er a ble |
adj.1:unhappy;sad 2:poor in quality;small in amount
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The man was miserable because his car broke down.
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moist
moist' |
adj. damp;slightly wet
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After the rain, the grass was moist.
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plume
plume' |
n. a feather or group of feathers,especially when worn for decoration v.1:to decorate with feathers 2:to smooth down ones feathers
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There is a plume on the Indian headress.
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remote
re mote' |
adj. 1: far away in time or space; at a great distance 2: slight;faint
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The astronauts traveled to a remote place.
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request
re quest' |
v.to ask for;to ask to do somthing n. the act of asking or being asked
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The king requested that the servant bring him the criminal.
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royal
roy' al |
adj. 1:having to do with a king or queen 2: in a manner fitting a king or queen;splendid;magniicent
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The royal family left their castle.
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stubborn
stub'born |
adj.unwilling to chang ones mind;unyeilding;obstinate
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Kelsey is very stubborn when she wants things her way.
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tantrum
tan'trum |
n. a fit of bad temer
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Marc throws many tantrums when he gets upset.
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uproar
up'roar |
n.a loud commotion;a noisy and confuused state
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When Morgan gets angry, she causes an uproar in the family.
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