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8th Grade - 19 & 20
Hoxie - Review for Vocabulary Lessons 19 and 20
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| blockade | n - the closing off of an area to prevent people and supplies from leaving or entering v - to set up a barrier that prevents exit or entrance |
| coup | n - a brilliantly executed action that bring success OR a sudden takeover that overthrows the existing power |
| indestructibility | n - the quality of being impossible to destroy |
| martial | adj - warlike; relating to war or the military |
| omnipotent | adj - having unlimited power, authority, or force |
| robust | adj - healthy, strong, and vigorous; sturdily built |
| stable | adj - not easily change; relatively permanent |
| staunch | adj - firm; steadfast in support; loyal |
| vulnerability | n - the quality of being open to injury, disease, attack or criticism; weakness |
| withstand | v - to successfully resist or oppose something; to survive without damage |
| eminence | n - a position of fame, superiority, and distinction |
| inconsequential | adj - lacking importance; trivial |
| indubitably | adv - clearly; unquestionably; without a doubt |
| momentous | adj - greatly important or significant |
| noteworthy | adj - deserving notice or attention |
| paramount | adj - most important |
| pettiness | n - concern with things of little importance |
| prestige | n - high status; respect and admiration from others |
| superficial | adj - near the surface OR not deep; trivial; unimportant |
| indispensable | ajd - required; essential; necessary |
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