9th Grade Unit 5 Vocab Flashcard

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What does 'proactive' mean?

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Taking initiative and acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes.

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What is a 'legacy'?

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Something handed down from an ancestor or from the past, often referring to achievements or memories.

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What does 'relative' mean in terms of comparison?

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Considered in relation or in proportion to something else.

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What does it mean to 'dispel' something?

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To drive away or eliminate a feeling, belief, or idea.

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What is the difference between a subject and an object in a sentence?

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The subject is the doer of the action, while the object is the receiver of the action.

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What does 'delegate' mean?

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To assign responsibility or authority to another person to carry out specific activities.

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What does 'dilate' mean?

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To make or become wider, larger, or more open.

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What is a 'superlative'?

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The form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree of a quality.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'proactive'.

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Madi was proactive in her studies, ensuring she understood the material before the exam.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'legacy'.

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The scientist left a legacy of groundbreaking research that changed the field.