Unit 7 Vocabulary

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Adieu

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Adieu is an interjection that means "Farewell!" It is often used to bid someone goodbye. Example: As my friends boarded the airplane, I waved and shouted, "Adieu! Have a safe trip."

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ADVENT

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Definition: An arrival. Example: The advent of e-mail revolutionized the way in which people communicate with one another.

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Apex

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The highest point or tip.

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ASSIMILATE (verb)

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Definition: To absorb fully or make one’s own; to adopt as one’s own; to adapt fully. Example: One of the glories of America has been its ability to assimilate immigrants from every part of the globe.

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Diagram of Assimilation

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The diagram represents the process of assimilation, where individuals or groups integrate into a larger community or culture.

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Bogus

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False, counterfeit.

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Exorbitant

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Definition: Unreasonably high; excessive Example: I know that you’re eager to have that pretty dress for the pageant, but don’t you think the price is a little exorbitant?

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Illustration of a person shocked by a high bill

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Diagram representing the concept of 'exorbitant'.

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INTERIM

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Definition: The time between. Example: Many students take jobs during the interim between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next.

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Inundate (verb)

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Definition: To flood, overflow; to overwhelm by numbers or size. Example: I inundated the realtor’s inbox with e-mails when she would not return my phone calls for several days.