Vocabulary Flashcard for Grade 8

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What does the term "sweeping" refer to in the context of effects?

Back

A large effect

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Which word describes the feeling of being excited or anxious about what may happen next?

Back

Suspense

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contributes

Back

To give or supply something such as money or knowledge

Front

"Discretion"

Back

Your own choice or judgement

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influence

Back

The power to cause an effect

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Assert

Back

To say something with confidence or force

Front

Effective

Back

Producing the wanted effect

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What is an "inference"?

Back

An educated guess based on information you have

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What are "predictions"?

Back

The act of knowing or using information to guess what comes next

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What is an "example"?

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A sample or type