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Language Arts Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Schlepper | omeone who carries things that are clumsy or difficult to move |
| Riding shotgun- | sitting in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, next to the driver; term comes from the early 1900s and refers to armed guards, often carrying shotguns, who would protect the cargo and the driver of a vehicle |
| Claustrophobic- | a claustrophobic place feels uncomfortably closed or crowded |
| Precarious- | if something is done in a precarious manner, it is done in a dangerously unstable or insecure way |
| Prestigious- | if something is prestigious, it has a greater level of people’s respect or honor than others like it |
| Mouthing off- | slang term meaning to express opinions or complaints in a loud, rude manner |
| Priority- | a priority is the thing that is most important to a person in a particular situation or relationship |
| Capabilities- | the things one is able to do or the talents one is able to develop |
| Noble- | aving or showing qualities of honor |
| Degrading- | lowering or reducing rank, dignity, respect, quality, or value |
| Congested- | overcrowded |
| Prosperous- | successful; well-to-do |
| Allure- | an allure is a power of attraction, an ability to interest or entice others |
| Ravage- | destroy in a severe, drastic way |
| Deteriorate- | - to fall apart; to break down in quality or value |
| Perseverance- | to have perseverance is to stay focused on a plan, a belief, or a purpose |
| Instilled- | introduced slowly and with consistent, constant effort |
| Lackluster- | lacking brightness and energy; dull |
| Indifferently | without interest or feeling; either for or against |
| Commission- | the act of granting an individual certain powers or authority to carry out a particular duty; also, an official document from a government granting a particular rank in the armed forces. |