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Word Generation Midterm
ESL academic vocabulary words
54
English
9th Grade
01/12/2010

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Perspective
Definition
point of view; way of looking at things
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Controversy
Definition
A great difference of opinion; an ongoing disagreement
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Justify
Definition
to defend, explain, or show to be right
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Bias
Definition
tendency to prefer or favor one position or side over another
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Cite
Definition
to refer to as an example or proof
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Research
Definition
systematically collecting information about a subject
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Data
Definition
facts
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Phase
Definition
to do in steps according to a plan
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Strategy
Definition
A systematic plan or method
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Whereas
Definition
although, while, on the contrary
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Capable
Definition
able to do a job well
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Ongoing
Definition
continuing without interruption
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Compatible
Definition
able to be happy together
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Notion
Definition
idea or belief
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Adopt
Definition
to take into one's family as one's own
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Ensure
Definition
to make sure; to make certain
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Tension
Definition
a state of stress or unfriendliness between individuals or groups
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Consent
Definition
to agree to; to give permission
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Duration
Definition
length of time something exists or lasts
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Wiretapping
Definition
the act of listening in on a telephone conversation to get information
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Notwithstanding
Definition
Despite
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Eliminate
Definition
to get rid of; remove
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suspicious
Definition
believed to be potentially dangerous
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Source
Definition
something or someone that supplies information
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Displace
Definition
to force from home orhomeland
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Regime
Definition
a government in power
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Diminish
Definition
to make smaller or make seem smaller
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Stable
Definition
not easily changed
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Estimate
Definition
a rough calculation
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Genetic
Definition
relating to or involving genes
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Regulate
Definition
to bring under control with rules or laws
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Circumstance
Definition
a condition or fact accompanying another
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Range
Definition
the extent covered
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Conception
Definition
the beginning of a pregnancy or idea
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Consequence
Definition
a result or an effect of something
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Undernourish
Definition
to not provide enough food for health or growth
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Extract
Definition
to remove
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Modify
Definition
to make changes
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DNA
Definition
an abbreviated name for the parts of plants and animals that carries genetic information inside each cell.
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Symbolic
Definition
standing for something else that can't be pictured or shown
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Export
Definition
to carry or send for sale in another country
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Domestic
Definition
made in or done in one's own country
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Integrate
Definition
to form or unite into a whole
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Efficient
Definition
able to do well
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Extended
Definition
to stretch out; to make longer
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Radical
Definition
Extreme
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Crucial
Definition
Very important
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Attain
Definition
To achieve or reach a goal
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Initiative
Definition
A first step or beginning action
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Gender
Definition
Either of two groups, male or female, into which many living things are divided
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Conduct
Definition
to behave in a particular manner
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Comprise
Definition
To make up; to form
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Adapt
Definition
To be able to change to fit a new situation
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Paradigm
Definition
A model or example
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