Vocabulary Words - Unit 8 10th Grade

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What does the word 'impediment' mean?

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Obstacle

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What does the word 'expedient' mean?

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Providing results quickly; practical and effective

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What does the term 'vested interest' mean?

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A personal stake in something

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What does the term 'vested' mean?

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Significant to one's own profit or well-being

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What is the meaning of 'advantage'?

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A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.

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Define 'benefit'.

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An advantage or profit gained from something.

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What does 'obstacle' refer to?

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Something that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.

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Explain 'stake' in a personal context.

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A share or interest in a situation, especially a financial one.

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What does 'practical' mean?

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Concerned with actual use or practice; useful.

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Define 'complex'.

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Consisting of many different and connected parts; not simple.