Block 7, Grade 9, Vocabulary Flashcards 1

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Word: controversial (adjective)

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causing much disagreement; disputed

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Word: dialect (noun)

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a form of a language that is spoken in a specific geographical area, and that has some variations in words and pronunciations

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Word: fundamental (adjective)

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important, basic

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Word: linguistics (noun)

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the study of language

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Word: misconception (noun)

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a wrong idea

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Word: plight (noun)

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a challenging situation, or one where someone or something suffers

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Word: remembrance (noun)

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the act of remembering, or memorializing, someone or something

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Word: signify (verb)

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to mean something; proclaim, indicate

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Word: systematic (adjective)

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using a certain method or system; well-ordered

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Word: unify (verb)

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bring together, unite