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English
10th Grade
10/11/2007

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affect (vb.)
Definition

makes a change or influences

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effect (noun)
Definition
the result or congsequence of an event
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its
Definition
possessive pronoun
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it's (pronoun & linking vb.)
Definition
contraction of it & is
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its'
Definition
does not exist
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infer (verb)
Definition
to figure out what the author implys
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imply (verb.)

Definition
indirect info that reader is supposed to understand
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nauseated (preciate adj.)
Definition
the feeling you get when you're sick
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nauseous (adj)
Definition
is what makes you sick
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who's (pronoun) + (linking vb.)
Definition
contraction for who and is
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whose (possessive pronoun)
Definition
shows ownership
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there (adverb)
Definition
shows location of something
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their (pronoun)(plural possessive pronoun)
Definition
shows possession
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there're
Definition
contraction for there are
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they'r (pronoun + linking verb)
Definition
contraction for they are
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accept (verb)
Definition
to take in
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except (prepostiion)
Definition
to exclude
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to (preposition)
Definition
infinite phrase
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too (adverb)
Definition
also; in excess
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two (adj)
Definition
its the number
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fewer (adj)
Definition
something that can be counted
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less (adj)
Definition
things that cannot be counted
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surreal (adj)
Definition
having the intense irrational reality of a dream
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adversary (n)
Definition
foe or enemy
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alliance (n)
Definition
a connection based on kinship or common interest
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pursue (v.)
Definition
to seek to accomplish
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elude (v.)
Definition
to evade or escape from
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refuge (n)
Definition
shelter or protection from danger or distress.
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contemplate (v.)
Definition
to view or consider with continued attention
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terminate (v.)
Definition
to bring or come to an end; finish or complete
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introvert (n)
Definition
a reserved or shy person
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ingenuity (n)
Definition

skill or cleverness in planning or inventing

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