8th Grade ELA - "Any Small Goodness" Vocabulary Flashcards

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to strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation

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an emotion or need that causes a person to act in a certain way

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nameless or unnamed

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lacking distinctive character; dull; flat

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of, relating to, or characterized by a doubting or questioning attitude

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to turn aside from a course, direction, or purpose; swerve

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a social gathering, especially one honoring or introducing someone

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purpose; goal

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lack of emphasis in expression, especially for rhetorical effect.

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