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Vocabulary 7
Eastern & Western Writing Styles
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12th Grade
10/29/2012

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consider (vt)
Definition
To think about sth. carefully, especially before making a choice or decision
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express (vt)
Definition
to tell or show what you are feeling or thinking by using words, looks, or actions
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conform (vi)
Definition
to behave in the way that most other people in your group behave; to follow your society's ideas
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harmony (un)
Definition
when people live or work together without fighting or disagreeing with each other
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1 influence (vt)
2 (an)influence (cn/un)
Definition
1 to affect the way sth. develops, behaves, or thinks without directly forcing it.
2 the power to affect the way sb. or sth. behaves or thinks, etc.
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primarily (adv)
Definition
mostly, mainly
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imitate (vt)
Definition
to copy an action or sound because you think it is good
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clarity (un)
Definition
the quality of being clear and easy to understand, see or hear
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1 honor (vt)
2 honor (un)
3 (an) honor (cn)
Definition
1 to show publicly that someone is respected and admired; esp by praising them or giving a special title
2 the respect that you,your family or country receive from others
3 sth that makes you feel very proud
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quotation (cn)
Definition
a phrase, sentence or longer passage that uses sb's exact words
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logical (adj)
Definition
1 seeming reasonable and sensible
2 using a thinking process in which facts and ideas are connected in a correct way
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proof (un)
Definition
facts, information, documents, etc., that prove sth. is true
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statistic (cn)
Definition
a number(or numbers) which represents a fact or measurement
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explanation (cn/un)
Definition
a statement intended to describe how sth. works or make something easier to understand
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evidence (un)
Definition
sth., such as a fact or statistic, that is helpful to prove that sth. is true; proof
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persuade (vt)
Definition
1 to make sb. decide to do sth., esp. by giving reasons why they should do it, or asking many times
2 to make sb. believe sth. or feel sure about sth.
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personality (un/cn)
Definition
the qualities of character that make sb. interesting or enjoyable to be with
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concise (adj)
Definition
short, with no unnecessary words
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elegant (adj)
Definition
showing grace and beauty in appearance or behavior
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accurate (adj)
Definition
free from errors or mistakes; correct; exact
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