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adj.
remarkable outstanding n. a person of distinction a well-known person |
notable
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Devon received a movie coupon for his notable actions...helping a teacher in need.
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adj.
chosen by election optional n. an optional course in a curriculum |
elective
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Skateboarding is an elective, and not a required course.
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n.
a basic set of laws and principals by which a country is organized general, physical or mental make-up of a person |
constitution
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wacky kids are just too emotional to have a strong constitution.
The United States Constitution |
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adj.
not straight roundabout not straightforward secondary |
indirect
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sometimes I try to be direct, but instead, I just give hints instead.
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n.
a person who pretends to be something that he or she is not. |
hypocrite
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Mark is such a hypocrite. He says he doesn't like the nerdie star wars, but yesterday I caught him in the gym lockerroom and he was wearing star wars underwear.
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n.
the practice of forcing one group of people to live apart, and to use separate schools and facilities. |
segregation
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a long time ago, black and white people were segregated. They could not ride the same bus to school.
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n.
an order or act forbidding some proposed action v. to prevent to prohibit |
veto
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I veto the notion/belief that women can lift as much weight as men do.
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adj.
uncertain not clearly defined without clear limits or boundaries |
indefinite
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the amount of time I was on the roller coaster seemed indefinite, but it was only 20 seconds.
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adj.
sensible practical cautious thrifty |
prudent
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How do you decide what is more prudent? Should I buy one pair of Addidas or two pairs of sneakers from Payless Shoes?
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adj.
of or having to do with justice, judges, or courts of law |
judicial
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the judicial process involves a hearing with a judge to listen to both parties.
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