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24 Cards in this Set
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advocate (verb0
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to speak in favor of
The president advocated going to war. |
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legacy (noun)
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inheritance;
The legacy of our former principal continues now with Dr. T. |
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convocation (noun)
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an assemby or gathering
The convoction was to celebrate Bon Jovi's birthday. |
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voc (root)
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voice; call
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invoke (verb)
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to call on for a blessing, help, etc.
The child invoked the priest for forgiveness. |
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legitimate (adjective)
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to make legal
The legitimate case was taken up by the lawyer. |
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vociferous (adjective)
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shouting loudly
The vociferous crowd was thrille by Bon Jovi. |
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ILE: root
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related to
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evoke (verb)
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to call out from the past; (like a memory or spirit)
When I do the eg board, we evoke spirits. |
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versatile (adjective)
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having various talents;
The versatile clown jumped on the trampoline and made the crowd laugh. |
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provoked (verb)
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to call forth anger; instigate
The crowd provoked the two boys in a fight. |
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Autocratic
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Ruled by one supreme ruler
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futile (adjective)
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ineffectual; useless
The students effort to get out of detention was futile. |
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legislative (adj)
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having the power to make a law; The legislative branch of government makes laws.
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agile (adjective)
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flexible;
The gymnast is very agile. |
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docile (adjective0
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easy to teach and discipline
The docile sat attentively in class. |
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autonomous (adjective)
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self governing;
The autonomous country elected a new president. |
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projectile (noun)
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an object that is thrown;like a rocket
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leg (root
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law
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tactile (adjective)
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perceived through touch;
The visually impaired person learned through tactile methods. |
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autobiography
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a story of someone's life written by themselves
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auto (root)
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self
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Automaton (noun)
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robot
The new automaton helped make CDs. |
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illegitimate (adjective)
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born to unmarried parents; unlawful
The child was illegitimate because her parents never married. |
