StudySync Grade 11 Unit 2 Academic Vocabulary + Walden

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acute

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Having a sharp or keen sense; highly developed. Example: Diana's acute sense of smell got her a job at the parfumerie.

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critical

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Absolutely necessary; essential. Example: Fishing is critical to the economy of the area.

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inevitable

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Certain to happen; unavoidable. Opposite: evitable.

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tone

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The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc. Example: The tone of the crowd became somber after the player collapsed.

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excursion

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A brief journey or trip. Example: They went on an excursion to the mountains.

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verging on a state of crisis

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Approaching a critical situation; close to a serious problem.

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needing careful evaluation

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Indicating that something requires thorough analysis or consideration.

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helpful and worthwhile

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Providing assistance and being of value.

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evitable

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Capable of being avoided or prevented; opposite of inevitable.

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consequence

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A result or effect of an action or condition.