Vocabulary-The Crossover pages 4-16

Definition-Of a violently cruel nature; savage; wild.

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​Fierce

​Sentence - I read in my book about large, fierce animals.

Definition - A person skilled in music

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​Musician

​Sentence - But he is best known as a musician.

Definition​ - To be aware of someone or something as before.

Recognize

​Sentence - The security system didn't recognize her thumbprint.

Definition - To set apart seriously for a special purpose

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​Dedicate

​Sentence - A person could dedicate his life to understanding just one suggestion and never even get close.

Definition - Full of filth; disgustingly foul

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​Filthy

​Sentence - Under the hat, her hair was filthy and matted.

Definition - The condition of being different; difference.

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Distinction

​Sentence - Being educated in the United States has long been a mark of distinction for the elites of other nations.

Definition - The sound of a sudden rush of air or gas

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​Blast

​Sentence - Charlie turned to blast Brady's exposed back.

Definition - To force to leave a country or place by official decree; exile.

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​Banish

​Sentence - The good wizard protected the temple with a spell to banish evil spirits.

Definition -confronting boldly, defiantly, or antagonistically.

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Confrontational

​Sentence - The kid was too afraid to risk a confrontation; maybe Jessi or Ashley had grabbed his phone.

Definition - Any person or thing considered very valuable.

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​Treasure

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At sight of his lost treasure, the merchant began to dance and shout for joy.