Vocabulary Unit 9 - Context Clues flashcardizz

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Chastise

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To scold or criticize someone severely.

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Brash

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Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.

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Capricious

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Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

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Omnipotent

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Having unlimited power; able to do anything.

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Gnarled

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Twisted and rough in appearance, often used to describe old trees or joints.

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Context Clues

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Defendant

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An individual accused in a court of law.

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Documentation

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The materials that provide official information or evidence.

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Temerity

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Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

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Emaciated

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Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.