HMH Module 2 Week 2 Vocabulary Flashcard

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Attempted

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To try to do something, especially something difficult.

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Matted

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When hair or fur becomes tangled and difficult to brush.

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Awakening

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The act of waking up or becoming aware of something.

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Disrespectful

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Showing a lack of respect or courtesy.

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Contempt

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The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

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Presiding

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To be in charge of a meeting or a court.

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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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Context clues

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Hints or information in a text that help you understand the meaning of a word.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.