English 12 ~ Vocab. Assessment Practice (16-30)

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Zeal

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Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

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Tenacious

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Holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold. It refers to someone who is persistent and determined.

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Analogy

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A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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Languish

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To lose or lack vitality; to grow weak or feeble.

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Deluge

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A severe flood; in a figurative sense, it refers to an overwhelming amount of something.

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Ambiguity

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The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

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Nefarious

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Wicked or criminal; typically used to describe actions or characters.

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Trepidation

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A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

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Usurp

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To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

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Competency Assessment

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A method of evaluating a student's ability to perform specific tasks or skills.