8th Grade Flocabulary Unit 4 - We're Coming Up

Karen D. (United States of America)
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  1. balmy
    mild and pleasant
    A half-dozen outside tables are packed on balmy nights. New York Times (Aug 22, 2012)
  2. citadel
    a stronghold for shelter during a battle
    The market stalls lie beneath the city’s towering 13th century citadel, where activists say regime troops and snipers have taken up positions. Salon (Sep 30, 2012)
  3. clad
    having an outer covering especially of thin metal
    All were clad in suspenders and hard hats.
  4. fallacy
    a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
    It is a fallacy that public services are better delivered by the private sector.
  5. gingerly
    in a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy
    Bay then walked off gingerly, as if he had lost a prizefight. New York Times (Jun 15, 2012)
  6. grope
    feel about uncertainly or blindly
    Nelson, his fellow Bulldog, groped for the right words.
  7. intervene
    be placed or located between other things
    The hope is that by intervening early, the disease might be headed off.
  8. mercenary
    a person hired to fight for another country than their own
    The Syrian government has said its forces are trying to dislodge the "remnants of mercenary terrorist groups".
  9. plunder
    steal goods; take as spoils
    Mr. Solito has little patience with industries plundering the island’s resources. New York Times (Jun 28, 2012)
  10. revenue
    the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
    Broadcasting revenue increased 36 percent to $237.0 million.
  11. rue
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
    In fact, Republicans insist that Mr. Obama will rue his spending. New York Times (Aug 4, 2012)
  12. staple
    a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
    Some stores and pharmacies have run short of staples like pasta, coffee, toilet paper, rice and milk.
  13. turbulent
    characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
    His personal life was turbulent at times, and included four failed marriages.
  14. tycoon
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
    The Trump International Golf Links has not been without controversy, with opponents accusing the tycoon of wrecking the local environment.
  15. vilify
    spread negative information about
    He has stayed mostly silent as he gets alternately vilified or praised.
Created on Mon Oct 15 22:47:30 EDT 2012

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