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Respectable

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Adv: in a manner meriting respect

Respectively (adv): singly in a designated order

Respectfully (adv): in a proper, courteous or respectful manner

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Elicit

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(V): to draw out; to evoke

Illicit (adj): unlawful

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Infer

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(V): to conclude from evidence; to deduce

Imply(v): to suggest or express indirectly; to hint

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Disburse

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(V): to pay out

Disperse (v): to scatter

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Indigent

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(Adj): lacking the means for substance; poor; impoverished

Indignant (adj): very angry; incensed

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Anecdote (n):

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A short, amusing story

Antidote(n): a substance to counteract the effects of poison

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Eligible

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(Adj): qualified; suitable

Illegible (adj): not able to be read; not decipherable

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Access

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(N): a means of approaching; passage

Excess(n): an amount beyond sufficient; surplus; (adv): being more than usual

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Discomfit

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(V): to frustrate; to disconcert

Discomfort (n): distress; uneasiness; annoyance

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Elusive

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(Adj): difficult to catch; hard to describe

Illusive(adv): having the nature of an illusion; misleading; illusory

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Contribute

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(V): to give or supply

I contribute to charity as much as possible

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Patriarch

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The male leader of a family or tribe

The patriarch of the tribe was a wise man

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Variety

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The quality or condition of being diverse; as assortment

Mom brought a variety of flowers to plant in the yard

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Abrupt

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Unexpectedly sudden; impulsive

The abrupt change in the weather surprised everyone

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Document

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A written record; certificate (v): to prove, certify or validate

A birth certificate is an official document

Erik had to document his sources for his history report

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Various

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Of diverse or different kinds; several

There were various reasons for not going on vacation last year

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Tributary

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A stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river

The Missouri River is the Mississippi River’s main tributary

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Doctrine

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An idea; beliefs or principles ; a rule

The president announced his doctrine for conducting foreign policy

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Paternal

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Of or pertaining to a father; fatherly

His players view coach Smith as a paternal figure

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Erupt

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To emerge violently; explode; discharge

we watched the volcano erupt on TV

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Insignia

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A badge of office, membership or rank; an emblem

The members of the marching band wore an insignia on their sleeves

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Altitude

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The elevation of a thing above a surface

The plane cruised at an altitude of several thousand feet

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Significant

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Meaningful; important

Getting drivers license is a significant event to most teenagers

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Hospitable

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Acting in a friendly and generous manner towards guests

Whenever we visit, Aunt Janet is very hospitable

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Spectacle
A public display or performance; something great or showy The clowns in the parade put on a great spectacle
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Inspect
To examine carefully; to check The mayor ordered the town’s engineer to inspect the bridge for safety
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Advocate
A person who argues for a cause; to speak in favor or support of Tess is an advocate for conservation I advocate conservation every chance I get
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Hospital
An institution that provides medical care Richard’s knee surgery was performed in a hospital
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Respect
Having regard for worth; to feel or show regard for We should always treat other people with respect We should always respect others
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Vocal
Of or pertaining to the voice The child was very vocal and talked constantly
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Progeny
Children or descendants; offspring Colonists came to the New World so that their progeny would have a chance for a better life
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Astronomy
The study of space and all heavenly objects Tony likes astronomy and enjoys learning about the stars and planets
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Mechanic
Someone skilled in using, making or repairing machines The mechanic repaired our car
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Chronological
Arranged in order according to time; sequential A time line is set in chronological order
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Philosopher
A person who seeks wisdom and the truths of life The philosopher sought knowledge and understanding
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Generate
To bring into existence; to produce; to create Power plants across the country generate electricity
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Mechanism
A machine; a system of parts that work together like a machine The starting mechanism of the pump malfunctioned and the basement flooded
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Chronicle
A record of events in the order they occurred The chronicle told of the experiences of the early settlers
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Asteroid
A rocky celestial body smaller than a typical moon Scientists believe that an asteroid crashed into the earth and destroyed the dinosaurs
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Sophisticated
Having acquired worldly knowledge; cosmopolitan; knowledgeable Mrs.Larsen has traveled around the world and is very sophisticated
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Sympathy
A feeling or expression of sorrow; compassion Our sympathy goes out to the families whose homes were damaged in the storm
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Orthodox
Accepting traditional or established views or beliefs; conventional Mr. Taylor teaches in a private school because he disagrees with the orthodox views of public education
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Demography
The study of the characteristics of the human population of an area In social studies we are learning about the demography of the United States
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Aerial
Of in or pertaining to the air We watched exciting aerial performances at the air show
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Empathy
Understanding of another’s feelings and motives Mrs. Lin ‘s empathy is a reason she is an excellent guidance counselor
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Pseudonym
A fictitious name used by an author; pen name mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel clemens
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Epidemic
An outbreak of a contagious disease that spread quickly; (adj): spreading quickly by infection ; widespread The country suffered a flu epidemic last year The flu was Epidemic last year
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Democracy
A form of government by the people either directly or through elected representatives The United States is a democracy in which the people elect their leaders
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Orthodontist
A dentist who specializes in correcting abnormally aligned teeth Emily went to the orthodontist to get her braces
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Anonymous
Having or bearing no name; of unknown authorship; unnamed The anonymous essay criticized the government

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