ELA Vocabulary Part 1

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Intersection (noun)

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a point or area where two or more things intersect (pass or lie across each other)

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inter- (root word)

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between

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interject (verb)

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to put between two other things; to say something abruptly, especially as an interruption

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intervene (verb)

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1. To occur or fall between points of time or events 2. To interfere with the outcome, often as to prevent harm

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intersperse (verb)

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scatter among or between other things; place here and there.

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brev- (root word)

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short

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abbreviate

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to shorten (a word, phrase, or text)

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brevity (noun)

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shortness, briefness

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dis- (prefix word)

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not

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disinterested

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1. not influenced by considerations of personal advantage. 2. having or feeling no interest in something; uninterested.