Monday, March 30, 2009

Vocabuary

gale:1: a strong wind 2: a wind of from about fourteen to twenty-four meters per second 3: outburst
gash: a long deep cut
hoard: a supply usually of something of value stored away or hidden
kin:1: a person's relatives 2: kinsman: little
knave:1: rascal 2: jack
molten: melted especially by very great heat
mope: a person without any energy or enthusiasm
outskirts: the aria that lies away form the center of a place
overthrow: defeat or ruin
prelude:1: something that comes before and prepares for the main or more important parts 2: a short musical introduction (as for an opera) 3: a piece (as an organ solo) played at the beginning of a church service
premature: happening, coming, or done before the usual or proper time: to early
refuge:1: shelter or protection from danger or distress 2: a place that provides shelter or protection prom danger or distress 2: a place that provides shelter or protection
preserve;1: to keep or save from injury or ruin: protect 2: to can vegietables and fruit

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

nice vocabulary! i really like this little dictionary of confusing words! you could definately help people learn this way! you ought to write one about math or science. i'll read your blog again soon!


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