Pre Prequsite Words Vocabulary Flashcards

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Resemblance

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Noun: Similarity; similarity in appearance or external or superficial details.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Extravagant

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Adjective: Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings; recklessly wasteful.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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Exaggeration

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Noun: Making something seem more important than it really is; the act of making something more noticeable than usual.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

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Literally

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Adverb: Without exaggeration; used to emphasize that something is surprising; in a literal sense.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

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Abstract (Adjective)

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Something is abstract when it exists in thought but not necessarily in reality; She couldn't be bothered with abstract ideas.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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Abstract (Noun)

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A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Abstract (Verb)

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Consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

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Optimism (Noun)

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The optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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Attributing (Noun)

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A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished; "self-confidence is not an endearing property"

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.3

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Attributing (Verb)

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Attribute or credit to; "We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare"; "People impute great cleverness to cats"

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4