Am Lit- Vocabulary Lesson 8 Synonyms

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evade

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circumvent: to find a way around (an obstacle) or to avoid something.

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clamorous

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vociferous: expressing feelings or opinions in a very loud or forceful way.

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assent (to)

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sanction: to give official permission or approval.

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incognizant

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oblivious: not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.

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taciturn

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reticent: not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved.

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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 found within a sentence or paragraph that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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vocabulary

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the body of words used in a particular language or by a particular group of people.

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figurative language

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language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.