100 Words Every High School Freshman Should Know 1-10

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What does it mean to refuse to use or buy from a company or organization?

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Boycott

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What term describes the act of bringing out the best in something?

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Accentuate

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What is the term for having great ambition or a strong desire to achieve something?

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Aspire

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What is the repetition of the same sounds at the beginning of closely placed words called?

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Alliteration

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What word describes something that is noisy and violent?

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Boisterous

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What is the meaning of the word 'ambition'?

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A strong desire to do or achieve something.

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What does 'to accentuate' mean in a sentence?

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To make something more noticeable or prominent.

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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Sure! 'She sells seashells by the seashore' is an example.

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What is the opposite of a boycott?

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Support or endorsement.

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How can one aspire to achieve their goals?

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By setting clear objectives and working diligently towards them.

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