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Vocabulary Lesson 15
8th Grade
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| humidity | moisture; dampness; the amount of moisture in the air |
| dedicate | to devote to a sacred or special purpose; to inscribe a work of art to someone out of affection or respect |
| memento | a souvenir; a keepsake; anything kept or given to remind one of the past |
| depose | to remove from office or high position; to testify or state under oath but out of court |
| restrain | to hold back from action; to control; to limit or restrict |
| dissect | to cut apart; to analyze closely |
| tumult | a violent or noisy commotion of a crowd; a disorderly disturbance; a disturbance of mind or feeling |
| dispense | to distribute or administer; to do without; to do away with something |
| haven | a harbor or port; a place of safe shelter |
| exertion | a strong effort; the act of using |