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vocab lesson 4 fun

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Acute adj serious and all of a sudden An acute problem is global warming Syn severe ant minor
Durable adj tough able to withstand tough situations The durable new camera is waterproof. Syn sturdy ant weak
eavesdrop verb to snoop on someoneelses conversation. She tried to eavesdrop on the girls in her class syn overhear ant avoid
ethical adj. pertaining to the accepted standard of behaviors. It is not ethical for children to cheat on test. syn. virtuous ant.corrupt
fjord n. a narrow inlet of the sea between tall cliffs or steep banks. The children swim in the narrow fjord.
gaudy adj. tastelessly showy. The gaudy jewelry had giant plastic diamonds. syn.flashy ant. tasteful
nominal adj. existing in name only. Insignificantly small. The nominal bad reviews on the book did not bring down the authors spirit. syn.trivial ant.important
nurture v. to care for. The nurses at the hospital nurtured the patiants. syn tended Ant neglet
pommel v. to beat and or strike The bully theatened to pommel his smaller classmate Syn harm
qubbie v. to avoid a main point by arguing over petty things The kids quibbled over who was more athletic instead of admitting it was bob. syn hedge ant admit
rampart n.a defensive structure or embarkment. The soldiers fiered from behined the rampart syn balwark
respite n. a short rest period or relief; delay ; a break The girl studied without a respite. syn- recess
rite n. a customary or religious ceremonial act Receiving your First Communion is a rite in the Catholic church. syn- ritual
seismic adj. pertaining to earthquakes or the vibrations of earth There are a lot of seismic vibrations felt in the state of California.
terrestrial adj. of or pertaining to solid land Humans are terrestrial creatures. syn -earthly
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