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Vocab for Mr. Tinsley unit 11
words and deffinitions
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English
9th Grade
03/02/2009

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Bibliography (N)
Definition
A. A list of works of a specific author or publisher B. A list of writings related to a given subject C. A list of writings used or considered by an author in preparing for a particular work
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Asterisk (N)
Definition
A star-shaped figure (*) used in print to indicate an omission or footnote
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Brochure (N)
Definition
A small booklet or pamphlet
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Hypothetical (ADJ)
Definition
A. Of, or relating to, or based on a hypothesis B. Suppositional; uncertian
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Discredit (V)
Definition
To injue the reputation of
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Jurisdiction (N)
Definition
A. The right and power to interpert and apply the law B. Authority or control
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Perspective (N)
Definition
The relative importance of facts or matter from any special point of view
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Thesis (N)
Definition
An essay or treatise on a particular subject
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Recession (N)
Definition
A. The act of withdrawing or going back B. An extended decline in business
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Bilingual (ADJ)
Definition
Speaking two languages
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Dissuade (V)
Definition
To change the purpose or alter the plans of by persuasion, counsel, or pleading
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Galvanize (V)
Definition
A. To stimulate or shock with an electric current B. To arouse to awareness or action C. To coat with rist-resistant zinc
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Denounce (V)
Definition
To condemn or accuse openly
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Infamous (ADJ)
Definition
Publicly branded or notorious, as for vice or crime
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Fluent (ADJ)
Definition
Haveing a ready or easy flow of words or ideas
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Satirical (ADJ)
Definition
Attacking human vice or folly
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Deficient (ADJ)
Definition
Lacking an essential quality or element B. Inadequent in amount or degree C. To fail, be wanting
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Statute (N)
Definition
Any authoritatively declared rule, ordinance, decree, or law
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Chronological (ADJ)
Definition
Arranged in order of time of occurrence
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