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Grade 5 Wordmasters Blue Unit 2, 2008-2009


AB
yencravingfor something or a strong desire
disarmto reduce the size or strength of the armed forces of a country
litheCharacterized or effortless;grace;athletically slim
cautionprudent forethought to minimize a risk
plundersomething taken by force or theft
dappledto mark with different colored spots; mottled
boomeranga blunt or angular club that can be so thrown as to return to the starting point
retreat (n or v)withdrawal of an army or to back up
shoddyof poor quallity; dishonest;mean
tsunamia large wave that crashes on a beach
rileto disturb; irritate;annoy
spindlyvery long and slender;thin
spoilstaken in war or robbery;to harm
backtrackto go back over a course or path
keenan intense feeling or desire
juggernauta blind devotion
disbanddismiss from service; become scattered
acutebrief and small;sharp
summitthe highest point or top; crest of a wave
defusemake less dangerous, tense, or embaressing
foolhardyfoolishly bold
lootthings taken in plundering;booty
backfireexplosion of gas occuring at the wrong time
adroitvery skillful, resourceful or ingenious
cravingto desire eagerlyor to require or need
disarmingcharming or soothing
cautiouscareful
retreat (n)a place affording peace,