Grades 9-10 (WVI 4)
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annexation the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory.
culminate to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usually followed by "in").
curtail to make shorter; cut off part of.
engulf to cover entirely, as if by a flood.
euphemism the word or expression so substituted.
incipient starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development.
juxtaposition the state of being placed side by side, especially for the purposes of comparison and contrast.
legacy money, property, or other goods left to someone in a will.
liability the condition of or potential for being held responsible.
potable fit for drinking.
readjust to adapt oneself anew.
recipient one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something.
scrutinize to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail.
ultimatum a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion.
waif a child without a home or friends.