English I Week 5 Vocabulary

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mesmerize

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verb

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to recommend; to speak in favor of

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advocate

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gist

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n. the main point

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charisma

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n. personal appeal or attraction; magnetism

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dastardly

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cowardly and treacherous

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What part of speech is 'advocate'?

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noun or verb

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What does 'mesmerize' mean?

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to hold the attention of someone to the exclusion of all else

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Define 'gist' in one sentence.

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the essence or main point of a matter

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What is the meaning of 'charisma'?

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a compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others

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What is a synonym for 'dastardly'?

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treacherous