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Inside Reading - Unit 8
Vocabulary words, parts of speech, and definitions
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03/27/2014

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appropriate

inappropriate
Definition
(adj) describes something that is suitable, proper, or correct for a particular situation

(adj) describes something that is unsuitable, improper, or incorrect for a particular situation
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appropriately
Definition
(adv) when you do something in a way that is suitable, proper, or correct for the situation
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inappropriateness
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(n) a situation when someone does something in a way that is not suitable, proper, or correct
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appropriate

(past: appropriated)
Definition
(v) to decide to give something, especially money, for a particular purpose
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appropriation
Definition
(n) a formal word for a thing (like money) that you give for a particular purpose
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assess

reassess
Definition
(v) to judge something or to form an opinion about it

(v) to judge something again, and maybe create a new opinion about it
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assessment

reassessment
Definition
(n) a way of judging or marking something

(n) judging or marking something again
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assessable
Definition
(adj) describes something or some skill that can be judged or marked
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capable

incapable
Definition
(adj) having the necessary skills to do something

(adj) lacking the necessary skills to do something
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constrain
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(v) to hold someone or something back, or limit their actions
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constraint (constraints)
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(n) a more formal word for describing limits
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constrained

unconstrained
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(adj) describes a thing or person that has limits holding her back

(adj) describes a thing or person that does not have limits holding him back
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infer
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(v) to decide that something is probably true because of information that you already have
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interact
Definition
(v) to have an effect on each other

to work together or talk to each other
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link (n)
Definition
(n) a connection between two things
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link (v)
Definition
(v) to connect two things
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mature (v)
Definition
(v) to become fully developed physically or mentally.
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mature (adj)

immature (adj)
Definition
(adj) describes a person or thing that is fully developed physically or mentally

(adj) describes a person or thing that is not fully developed physically or mentally, or whose development is delayed compared to others
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maturation
Definition
(n) the process of developing or aging
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maturational
Definition
(adj) describes the process of developing or aging
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maturity

immaturity
Definition
(n) the state of being fully developed

(n) a state of not being fully developed yet
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odd
Definition
(adj) describes something that is unusual or inappropriate for a particular situation

describes a number that cannot be divided by two: 1, 3, 5, 7, etc.
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odds
Definition
(n) the chances of something happening
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participate
Definition
(v) to choose to be a part of an activity or event
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participant
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(n) a person who chooses to be a part of an activity or event
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participation
Definition
(n) the state of being a part of an activity or event
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participatory
Definition
(adj) describes a situation where someone chooses to be a part of an activity or event
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phase
Definition
(n) a step or stage of development
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predominance
Definition
(n) the state of greater in importance, strength, number, or some other factor
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predominant
Definition
(adj) describing something that is greater in importance, strength, number, or some other factor
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predominate
Definition
(v) to be greater in importance, strength, number, or some other factor

(Note: There is no –ing form for this verb.)
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predominantly
Definition
(adv) when something is greater in importance, strength, number, or some other factor
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ratio
Definition
(n) a mathematical expression comparing the size or amount of two sets of things
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relax
Definition
(v) to stop working and rest

to make your body less tense by loosening your muscles
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task
Definition
(n) a small job, like one assigned by a teacher, parent, or boss
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disability
Definition
(n) a problem in your body that makes you unable to use a part of your body properly
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