Unit 2 Weeks 3/4 Vocabulary

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exotic

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unusual and interesting; often refers to something foreign or different from the norm.

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commerce

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the buying and selling of products to make money; involves trade and business activities.

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domestic

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relating to the family or household; often refers to things that occur within a country.

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upheaval

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a major or sudden change that often creates problems or distress; can refer to social or political changes.

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stifling

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suffocating or extremely close; can refer to an environment that is oppressive or lacking in air.

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aspiring

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having ambitions to achieve something; often used to describe someone who is trying to reach a goal.

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sonnet

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a type of poem that has 14 lines and a specific rhyme scheme; often explores themes of love.

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alcove

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a small recess or nook in a room; often used for seating or decoration.

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promote

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to support or actively encourage a cause, venture, or aim; often involves advertising.

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principal

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the head of a school or organization; can also refer to the most important or primary element.