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Word Study II
25 Words for Comprehension
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6th Grade
02/05/2017

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accept
Definition
recognize or take on something
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botany
Definition
the study of plants
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chronology
Definition
the order in which things occur in time
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dejected
Definition
sad, disappointed, pessimistic
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elated
Definition
delighted, pleased, slightly less joyful that ecstatic, but showing great happiness
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fluctuate
Definition
to swing or move back and forth irregularly
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genuine
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not false or modified; real and natural
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homophone
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one of two or more words pronounced alike but different in meaning or spelling
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implement
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a tool; or to make something happen
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loquacious
Definition
very chatty, talkative
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mediate
Definition
to resolve differences or to bring about a settlement between conflicting parties/people
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nemesis
Definition
an opponent or problem that cannot be overcome
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petrified
Definition
so frightened that one is unable to move
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policy
Definition
a course of action of an organization or government
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prioritize
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to arrange or do in order of importance
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articulate
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having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently
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chastise
Definition
punish
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coherent
Definition
logical and consistent
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devour
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if eating or reading, to do so quickly, if a fire, to consume destructively
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exhaust
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to use up or tire out completely
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flail
Definition
wave or swing
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grieve
Definition
to be sad or upset, usually because of loss
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hinder
Definition
create difficulties for someone, usually causing an obstruction or delay in getting something done
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infuriate
Definition
make someone extremely angry and impatient
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justify
Definition
show or prove to be right or reasonable
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