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BOOK 2; WEEK 1
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10th Grade
01/31/2011

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ACCURATE

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Definition

to be exact, correct or precise

SYN:  exact; correct; precise

ANT: incorrect

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CLARIFY

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Definition

to make clear or simplify

SYN: make clear; explain; simplify

ANT: complicate; perplex; confuse

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DEMONSTRATE

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Definition

to show or make obvious

SYN: show; make obvious

ANT: conceal; hide

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ENHANCE

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Definition

to add to or increase; to improve

SYN: improve; broaden; add; increase

ANT: decrease; worsen; narrow; take away

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EXAGGERATE

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Definition

to overstate or embellish

SYN: overstate; embellish; inflate

ANT: deflate; understate

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PERSUASION

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influence with reason or opinion

SYN: influence; encourage; coax

ANT: discourage

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TRIVIAL

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Definition

unimportant or insignificant

SYN: unimportant; insignificant; minor; frivolous

ANT: major; significant; important; crucial

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