Parkland Vocab Grade Eight--Unit Six

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catastrophe

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A sudden and widespread disaster; a disastrous end.

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fervent

Back

Having or displaying a passionate intensity.

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annul

Back

To reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative.

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alienate

Back

To turn away; to transfer or divert.

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detriment

Back

The state of being harmed or damaged.

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epidemic

Back

A sudden outbreak of a disease that spreads quickly.

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dregs

Back

The remnants of a liquid left in a container; the most worthless part.

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capacius

Back

Having a lot of space inside; able to hold a lot.

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bolster

Back

To support or strengthen.

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defect

Back

To abandon a position or association.