Vocabulary Flashcards

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alacrity (n) - Definition 1

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Promptness in responding. Example: The seller of the classic car accepted my dad's first offer with such alacrity that he wished he had offered less.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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alacrity (n) - Definition 2

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Eagerness. Example: At the beginning of recess, the children ran to the playground with alacrity.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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array (n) - Definition 1

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A large group of people or things. Example: The ship's cabin contained an array of charts and maps.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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array (n) - Definition 2

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An orderly arrangement or display. Example: The array of delectable sweets on the dessert tray tempted the diners.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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array (v) - Definition 1

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To place in order. Example: The marching band was arrayed at the entrance to the stadium for the Thanksgiving game.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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array (v) - Definition 2

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To dress up. Example: The guests had arrayed themselves in elaborate attire for the elegant ball.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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deduce (v)

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To draw a conclusion from given facts. Example: That you're carrying an umbrella leads me to deduce that you expect it to rain.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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encumber (v) - Definition 1

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To weigh down or burden. Example: I stumbled through the door, encumbered by my two heavy suitcases.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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encumber (v) - Definition 2

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To impede the action of. Example: Ice floes encumbered the ships of early explorers in Antarctica.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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encumbrance (n)

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A burden or impediment. Example: Credit-card debt was an encumbrance to the young couple as they struggled to save money for their first house.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C