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Gabby Billstrom Week 7
week 7 vocab
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English
11th Grade
10/28/2011

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Signify
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(v)To make known by signs, speech, or action. [sig-nuh-fahy] He signified that he was a Christian by wearing a cross necklace, actively talking about Christ, and showing his passion by doing good deeds.
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Relays
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(n) (becomes a verb when -ed or -ing is added)A series of persons relieving one another or taking turns; shift. [ree-ley] Andrea relaid the information so Abigail did not have to.
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Develop
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(v) To be disclosed; become evident or manifest.[dih-vel-uhp] The plot to the story developed slwoly.
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Characterize
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(v) To mark or distinguish as a characteristic. [kar-ik-tuh-rahyz] He was characterized as a coward after he ran out of the woods when a twig snapped.
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Evoke
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(v) To draw forth; to elicit; to call up. [ih-vohk] His comment evoked protests from the listeners.
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