9th English Units 1-5 Vocabulary Study

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Phosphorescent

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Giving off light with heat; a property of certain materials that emit light after being energized.

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Disposition

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A person's inherent qualities of mind and character; in this context, it refers to the pirate captain's tendency towards violence.

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Circumspect

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Being mindful of rules and consequences; cautious and considering all possible outcomes before acting.

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Deplete

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To use up the supply of something; in this context, it refers to the careful management of water in the desert.

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Implement

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To put a decision, plan, or system into effect; in this context, it refers to the company adopting a new billing system.

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Sustain

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To support or maintain; to keep something going over time.

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Replete

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Filled or well-supplied with something; often used to describe abundance.

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Elucidate

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To make something clear; to explain.

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Invidious

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Likely to arouse resentment or anger in others; often used to describe actions that create envy.

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Tenacious

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Holding firm to a purpose or opinion; persistent.