Vocabulary List from Chapter 17 and Chapter 18

What is the meaning of the word 'Coalesce'?

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the word 'Precursor'?

• A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner.

• A person who follows another; a successor.

• A tool used for measuring distance.

• A type of chemical reaction.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'Conjecture'?

• An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

• A mathematical proof with complete evidence.

• A type of scientific experiment.

• A historical event.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the word 'Dejected'?

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'Discourse'?

• Written or spoken communication or debate.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A mathematical equation.

• A form of physical exercise.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'Emancipation'?

• The fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberation.

• A type of government ruled by a king or queen.

• The process of increasing agricultural output.

• A celebration of a national holiday.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the word 'Immure'?

• To enclose or confine someone against their will.

• To set free or release someone.

• To decorate elaborately.

• To make something transparent.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the word 'Initiative'?

• The ability to assess and initiate things independently.

• A type of financial investment.

• A traditional festival.

• A form of physical exercise.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'Manumission'?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'Sinecure'?

• A position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.

• A medical condition related to the spine.

• A type of ancient musical instrument.

• A rare mineral found in caves.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E