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EOG Vocabulary
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English
6th Grade
04/24/2018

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affix
Definition
stick, attach, or fasten (something) to something else.
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concrete
Definition
existing in a material or physical form; real or solid; not abstract.
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connotation
Definition
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
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consult
Definition
seek information or advice from (someone with expertise in a particular area).
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convey
Definition
transport or carry to a place.
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generalizations
Definition
a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.
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anecdotes
Definition
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
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perception
Definition
the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
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perspective
Definition
the art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other when viewed from a particular point.
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sensory details
Definition
sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste.
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inference
Definition
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
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rising action
Definition
a series of events build toward the point of greatest interest.
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neutral
Definition
not helping or supporting either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial.
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suffix
Definition
A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning.
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nuances
Definition
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
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valid
Definition
(of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent.
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impact
Definition
The striking of one body against another; collision.
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validity
Definition
The state of being valid, authentic or genuine.
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rising action
Definition
a series of events build toward the point of greatest interest.
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textual evidence
Definition
evidence from a text (fiction or nonfiction) that you can use to illustrate your ideas and support your arguments.
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sensory details
Definition
sensory details include sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste.
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