(ärbi-trāt) Latin
The board has the power to arbitrate in disputes.
2. Palette- the range of colors used by a particular artist or in a particular picture
(palit) French
Artists use palettes while painting pictures.
3. Skeeter- a mosquito
(skēter) mid 19th century
4. Triumphant- victorious
(trī'emfent) Middle English
The blue team was triumphant in winning the game of kickball.
5. Phenomenon- a remarkable person, thing, or event
(fe-näme-nän) Latin/Greek
Chocolate is a phenomenal thing.
6. Devilry- wicked activity
(develrē) unknown origination
Witches are known for devilry.
7. Whittle- to wear something away
(witl) mid 16th century
Rain whittles away soil.
8. Quell- put an end to rebellion or disorder
(kwel) Old English/Germanic
In Project X, the police had to quell the party.
9. Aloof- not friendly or forthcoming
(alōōf) mid 16th century
Scout is not aloof to many people she doesn't know.
10. Browbeat- to intimidate
(brou-bēt) unknown origination
Atticus was accused of browbeating Mayella.
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