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Vocab Griffin 5-8
This is a vocab. practice for Griffin vocab chapters 5-8.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does Affirm mean? | To say that something is true in a confident way. Or to show a strong belief in or dedication to (something, such as an important idea) |
| What does Contrariness mean? | State of being opposite in nature. |
| What does Tenure mean? | The right to a job (especially being a professor at a collage or university) for as long as you want. |
| What does Illiterate mean? | Not knowing how to read or write. Having or showing lack of knowledge. |
| What does Stead mean? | To have an advantage over another. |
| What does Laurels mean? | Honor or fame given for some achievement. |
| What does Virtues mean? | Morally good behavior or character. Or the good result that comes from something |
| What does Slothful mean? | Slow moving, lazy or doesn't want to put much effort into something. |
| What does Exult mean? | To feel or show great happiness, or to say (something) in a very excited and happy way. |
| What does Susceptible mean? | Easily affected, influenced. Or harmed by someone capable of being affected by a specified action or process. |
| What does Irrevocable mean? | Not capable of being changed. Impossible to revoke. |
| What does Inconceivable mean? | Impossible to imagine or believe. |
| What does Studious mean? | Very serious about studying, reading, and learning. |
| What does Thwart mean? | To prevent (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening. |
| What does Seethe mean? | To feel or show strong emotion (such as anger) even though you try to control it. |
| What does Craggy mean? | Rough in a way that suggests strength. |
| What does Contemporaries mean? | Peers or people at about the same age as you. |
| What does Insolent mean? | Rude or impolite. Or having a lack of respect for other people. |
| What does Burly mean? | Strong and heavy. Or large in body size. Big "burly" muscles. |
| affirm | verb |
| contrariness | noun |
| tenure | noun |
| illiterate | adjective |
| stead | noun |
| laurels | noun |
| virtues | noun |
| slothful | adjective |
| exult | verb |
| susceptible | adjective |
| irrevocable | adverb |
| inconceivable | adjective |
| studious | adjective |
| thwart | verb |
| seethe | verb |
| craggy | adjective |
| contempories | noun |
| insolent | adjective |
| burly | adjective |
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