LOTF Chapters 6-9 Vocab Flashcard

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impervious

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Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by.

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embroiled

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Involved in a conflict or difficult situation.

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diffident

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Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

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phosphorescent

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Exhibiting the property of being able to emit light after being energized.

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dun

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A dull grayish-brown color.

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vocabulary

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The body of words used in a particular language or by a particular group.

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context clues

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Hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help readers understand the meaning of new or difficult words.

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synonym

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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antonym

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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figurative language

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.