Vocabulary Flashcard

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Proposition

Back

A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion. Example: Kylie proposed to her parents that she would take care of a pet dog.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

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Divergent

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Describes a process or situation where interests, opinions, or paths differ or separate. Example: Aisha's interests diverged from her classmates as she grew.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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Coincidence

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A remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection. Example: Nathan thought it was not a coincidence that Tyler stopped talking to him after losing in chess.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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Significance

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The quality of being worthy of attention; importance. Example: The significance of gathering signatures for a community garden is to show support.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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Confirmation

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The action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed. Example: Aaliyah received confirmation of her concert ticket purchase via email.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

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Responsibility

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The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or having control over someone. Example: Kylie promised to take responsibility for the dog.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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Interests

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A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone. Example: Aisha's interests changed as she matured.

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CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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Supporters

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Individuals who advocate for or endorse a cause or proposal. Example: Farrah gathered supporters for the community garden.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

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Judgment

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The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. Example: Kylie's judgment was that she could handle a pet.

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CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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Assertion

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A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. Example: Kylie's assertion to her parents was that she would be responsible.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D