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Lesson 8

TermDefinition
ancient adj. very old; of a long time ago.
century n. A period of one hundred years.
chamber n. a room.
chambers n. pl. An office or group of offices.
descend v. To go or come down.
descendent n. One who has certain persons as one's parents, grandparents, etc.
entry n. A way in.
entry n. Each separate item in a diary or list.
interior n. The inside part of something.
interior adj. Having to do with the inside part.
intrude v. To come or go in without permission or welcome.
intrusion n. The act of intruding.
intruder n. One who intrudes.
locate v. To find.
locate v. To put or to be found in a place.
location n. The place where something can be found.
passage n. A part of a written work or piece of music.
passage n. The act or process of passing, as through time or from place to place.
passage n. A way through which to pass.
portion n. A part or share of the whole.
portion n. A serving or helping, as of food.
precious adj. Very valuable.
precious adj. Much loved.
quarry n. A deep pit where stone is cut out of the ground.
quarry n. An animal that is being hunted.
ramp n. A slanted walk or roadway that connects a lower to a higher place.
spacious adj. Having lots of room.
surface n. The outside layer; the top.
surface n. An outward look or appearance.
surface v. To rise to the top of a body of water.
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