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English
9th Grade
01/07/2012

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Term
decline
Definition
a decrease in the quality, quantity, or importance of something.
*There has been a decline in the size of families
Term
latter
Definition
Usually the second in a list of 2 objects.or the last

He and She. "She" would be the latter, "He" would be the former
Term
depictions
Definition
to describe something or someone in writing or speech, or to show them in a painting, picture etc:
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I think your depiction of the mayor is accurate.
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embodiment
Definition
someone or something that represents or is very typical of an idea or quality
*He is the embodiment of evil
Term
stance
Definition
1. an opinion that is stated publicly .
*What is your stance on environmental issues?
2.a position in which you stand, especially when playing a sport:
* a fighting stance
Term
tribute
Definition
something that you say, do, or give in order to express your respect or admiration for someone:
*The players wore black armbands as a tribute to their late teammate.
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