Vocabulary Meaning Flashcard

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What does 'debated' mean?

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To discuss the different sides of a subject or issue.

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What is the meaning of 'principal'?

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Greatest or first in importance, the main person or idea.

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What does 'withstood' mean?

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To have resisted or held out against; endured or survived.

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What does 'aspiring' mean?

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To want strongly or have as a goal.

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What does 'amended' mean?

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Corrected or changed.

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What is the definition of 'vocabulary'?

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The set of words known and used by a person or group.

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What does 'context' refer to in language?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a word or phrase that help determine its meaning.

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What is the meaning of 'synonym'?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an 'antonym'?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'nuance' mean in language?

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A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound.