Week 10 Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a 'dictator'?

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A ruler or leader who has total power.

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What does 'condemn' mean?

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To criticize a person or action as wrong.

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What does 'portable' mean?

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Easily moved or carried.

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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Not.

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What are 'graphics'?

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Drawings, photos, charts, designs, anything that is with the text and adds to the text.

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What is a 'democracy'?

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A system of government where the people have the power to make decisions.

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What does 'empathy' mean?

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The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true.

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What does 'synthesize' mean?

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To combine different ideas or information to create something new.

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What is a 'hypothesis'?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, to be tested through research.