Vocabulary power plus level seven lesson 14

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whet

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to sharpen; to stimulate or excite

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conventional

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based on accepted customs and practices

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placard

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a sign or notice, often small

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quarry

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the object of a chase; a hunted animal; a pit where stone is extracted from the earth; to extract stone from the earth

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accost

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to confront someone with a request or command; to approach boldly

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culprit

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a person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing

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disparage

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to regard or represent as being of little worth; to belittle

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regatta

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a series of boat races

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ascend

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to go up or climb

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daft

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silly; foolish