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Grade 6 List 7
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| brawl | n. A rough, noisy fight; v. To fight noisily |
| casual | adj.1. Not planned; 2. Not regular; occasional; 3. Suitable for everyday use; comfortable |
| constant | adj.1. Not changing; 2. Loyal; faithful; 3. Without a pause; unending |
| excel | v. To do well; to be better or greater than others |
| exhaust | v. 1. To use up; 2. To tire out; n. The waste gases from an engine; also, the system that pumps out such waste gases |
| hardy | adj. Able to survive under bad conditions; tough |
| mediocre | adj. Of low to medium quality; barely passable |
| monotonous | adj. Always the same; not varying; boring |
| monotony | n. Lack of variety resulting in boredom |
| originiate | v. To bring or come into being |
| origin | n. A beginning or coming into being |
| punctuate | v.1. To add marks such as commas and periods to writing to make the meaning clear; 2. To interrupt from time to time |
| punctuation | n. The use of marks such as commas and periods in writing |
| ravenous | adj. 1. Very hungry; 2. Eager for whatever satisfies one's needs or wants |
| realistic | adj. 1. Closely resembling real life; 2. Aware of things as they are; practical |
| soothe | v. 1. To make calm and relaxed; 2. To relieve soreness; to make less painful |
| stampede | n. A sudden rush of animals or people, usually caused by fear; v. To take part in a stampede |
| veteran | n. 1. A person who has served in the armed forces; 2. A person with much experience; adj. experienced |