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6th Grade Vocabulary - Chapter 12

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abduct(V) to kidnap, carry off by force
ambiguous(ADJ) not clear; having two or more possible meanings
balk(V) to stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening
balk(N) an illegal motion made by a pitcher
compact(ADJ) closely and firmly packed together; small
compact(V) to squeeze together
compact(N) an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car
confer(V) to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor
earmark(V) to set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal's ear for identification
earmark(N) an identifying mark or feature
frigit(ADJ) extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling
implement(N) an instrument, tool
implement(V) to put into effect
incalculable(ADJ) too great to be counted; unpredictabler, uncertain
indisputable(ADJ) beyond question or argument, definitely true
intensive(ADJ) thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated
maneuver(V) to perform or carry out such a planned movement
maneuver(N) a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme
sabotage(N) an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working porperly
sabotage(V) to take such destructive action
scant(ADJ) not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount
stealthy(ADJ) done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded
strapping(ADJ) tall, strong, and healthy
strident(ADJ) harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding
thrive(V) to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions
titanic(ADJ) of enormous size, strength, power or scope
valiant(adj) possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

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