Vocabulary List 9 - 4th Grade

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determined

Back

having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it

Front

famine

Back

extreme lack of food

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foreigner

Back

a person born in or coming from a country other than one's own

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glean

Back

collect gradually and bit by bit

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sheaves

Back

a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping

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urge

Back

try very hard and persistently to persuade (someone) to do something

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-est

Back

comparative (biggest, smelliest)

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-ment

Back

action or process (enjoyment, retirement)