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1. A summary of research or scientific text, one paragraph in length, concisely stating the entire project; it is used to allow a reader to understand a written project at a glance [n]
2. An immaterial idea [n]
3. To take out [v]
4. Theoretical [adj]
5. Hard to understand [adj] |
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1. An organized written plan of a proposed written piece giving a general idea of the content and its order [n]
2. The outer edge [n]
3. To create an organized written plan of a proposed written piece [v]
4. To sketch around the edge [v] |
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1. The moment of introducing one person to another
2. In a written work, the first paragraph or section that brings the reader into your piece
3. In a book, the opening secrion the discussed the book's content and author, usually written by a noted authority or well-known individual endorsing the author and the work
4. In music, the opening portion or section before the main theme
5. In a field of study, an elementary presentation of the content |
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1. A curving piece made to hold an abject [n]
2. A rounded shape open on one end [n]
3. In writing, the first words or lines that grap the reader's attention, usually a startling statistic or fact, quote, story, or idea the is unusual—meant to keep the reader reading with interest [n]
4. In marketing, something the gets others' attention [n]
5. To make a move in a curved direction [v]
6. To pull in [v] |
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| Thesis/thesis statement (n) |
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1. In any nonfiction work, a single sentence reflecting the main idea or claim
2. Main idea, key idea, or vital assertion |
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1. End (close, finale)
2. Final decision or calculation
3. In writing, the final paragraph or portion that summarizes and challenges |
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1. In college writing, a document describing the major features of an argumentative paper, with the purpose of presenting the planned structure and argument of the paper
2. In a business venture, a document describing the benefits of the proposed work, for investors to evaluate, approve, and support the work |
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1. Origination point (start)
2. In pregnancy, the unification of the sperm and egg to begin life
3. Idea (notion)
4. In art, a sketch of a proposed work |
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| 1. To learn, develop, get, or gain |
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1. From birth (innate)
2. Existing within and inseparable from (intrinsic, built-in) |
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1. From birth (native)
2. Internally ingraining without experience |
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1. To blend (combine)
2. To grow together (unite) |
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1. Convincing through a clear, keen, and penetrating presentation (compelling)
2. Logical and rational
3. Forceful and strong (pointed) |
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| 1. Think clearly (consider) |
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1. Stray or move away from a course (digress) [v]
2. Person who consistently strays from societal norms, usually with criminal behavior (deviant) [n] |
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1. In writing or speaking, to stray or get off the topic or point
2. To stray from a general direction of movement (diverge) |
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| 1. Explain and make fully clear (explicate, illuminate) |
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1. Less important (minor) [adj]
2. An additional accompanying piece (supplementary) [adj]
3. Accidentally (unplanned) [adj]
4. Extras [n[ |
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1. A specialized system of names for a field of study, such as science, or community, such as a workplace
2. Classification (organization) |
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1. No recognized type or kind (plain) [n]
2. Uninteresting (dull) [adj] |
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1. A universal solution or remedy for all problems (cure-all)
2. A magical solution, used ironically or in a negative light |
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1. Right or privilege [n]
2. Rightful choice [n]
3. Having a right or privilege [adj] |
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1. Summary or brief
2. In writing, a brief summary of the plot |
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| 1. Everywhere at the same time (omnipresent) |
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1. Written in the native language [adj]
2. Of the common language [adj]
3. Natural speech (colloquial speech) [n]
4. The speech of a specific group or area (dialect, lingo) [n] |
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