Semester 2 English Mixed Vocab. 1

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Narrative

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true of fictitious

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Argument

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: thinking presented by a way of a claim, grounds, warrants, backing, rebuttal, and response; making a case in support of a stance in everyday affairs

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Claim

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: a statement of opinion said to be true

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Evidence

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: data or proof that is used or found to support an argument

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Annotate

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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: to take notes by identifying key terms directly on the text

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Warrant

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: a statement that explains why a particular example of evidence supports a particular claim

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Criteria

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: a list of essential elements that should be considered when completing a task; a standard rule or test on which a judgement or decision can be based

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Infer

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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning

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Conclusion

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: a reasoned judgement based on evidence and rules we know to be true

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Plagiarism

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: claiming someone else's words or ideas as your own

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Adversity

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: hardship; great misfortune

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Formidable

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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: awe-inspiring by reason of excellence; strikingly impressive

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Profusion

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: large supply; abundance

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Ardor

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: passion; enthusiasm

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Tumult

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: commotion; uproar; confusion

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Candor

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: honesty; frankness

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Disdainful

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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: scornful; regarding someone as beneath you

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Adorn

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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: add beauty to; decorate

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Revelry

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: merrymaking; festivity

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Aloof

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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: at a distance; unfriendly

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Valiant

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Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: boldly courageous

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Fray

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: a fight or battle

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Forfeit

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Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: to lose as a result of a crime or fault

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Adversary

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: opponent, enemy, foe

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Transgression

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Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: the act of violating a law, a sin