Vocabulary in Context Flashcard

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Evanescent

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Temporary and fleeting; describes something that fades away quickly.

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Philanthropy

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Generosity; the desire to promote the welfare of others, typically through charitable donations.

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Precocious

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Advanced in development for one's age; often refers to a child who shows abilities or talents earlier than usual.

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Eccentric

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Odd and unconventional behavior; describes someone who deviates from the norm.

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Conformist

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A person who adheres to established norms and rarely deviates from them.

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Contextual Vocabulary

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Understanding the meaning of a word based on the surrounding text and situation.

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Synonym

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

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Antonym

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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Denotation

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.