Chapters 1-2 Vocabulary Flashcards

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previous

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adjective: occurring before something else; prior. Example: The editor compared previous versions of the play to see how it had changed over the years.

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exhibit

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verb: to show a quality or behavior. Example: The kitten exhibited unending curiosity as she climbed all over the shelves.

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devote

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verb: to give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause. Example: Nadia devotes her evenings to volunteer work at the children’s hospital.

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enmity

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noun: hostility, hatred. Example: The rivals’ year-long enmity finally led to a fight.

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vivacious

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adjective: energetic and happy; lively. Example: The vivacious puppy chased the ball for hours.

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expound

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verb: to explain in detail. Example: After seeing Jerome’s low test score, the tutor expounded on the need for more studying.

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defend

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verb: to fight or to protect in order to keep for yourself. Example: Michael is studying karate to defend himself from bullies.

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resolution

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noun: a formal statement that expresses an opinion or decision of a body of people. Example: The group passed a resolution to complete highway trash pickup once a month.