Vocabulary Review

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Vocabulary Review

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Vocabulary Review. sudden or unexpectedly. abruptly. wildly unreasonable; illogical; inappropriate. a b s u r d. A lock of hair that grows in a different direction from the rest. cowlick. the capacity of something to last or to withstand wear and tear. endurance. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Vocabulary Reviewsudden or unexpectedly

abruptly

wildly unreasonable; illogical; inappropriate

absurdA lock of hair that grows in a different direction from the rest

cowlick

the capacity of something to last or to withstand wear and tear

enduranceNot having any serious purpose or value

frivolousa confused mixture

hodgepodgeThe line at which the earths surface and sky appear to meet

horizon

A light fuel for distilling petroleum; used for light

kerosene a member of the western division of the Dakota people

Lakota

cloth in a plain weave; a lightweight cotton

muslinsmall aromatic evergreen shrub; can be used for medicinal purposes

lavenderimpressively beautiful; striking; very good or excellent

magnificentA strip of hair left to grow on the upper lip

mustachenot aware of or concerned of what is happening around them

oblivious

a light umbrella used to give shade from the sun

parasolthe process of sweating

perspirationa ghost or a figment of the imagination

phantom

A white vitrified translucent ceramic

porcelain

a large open area of grassland

prairierepeat aloud from memory before an audience

recitediscern by the sense of smell

scent

faucet

spigot