Root Practice #1-graph

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autograph

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n. the signature of a famous person. The young boy approached the football player and requested an autograph.

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graffiti

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n. pictures or words painted or drawn on a wall, building, etc. The walls under the overpass are covered in graffiti.

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graphite

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n. a shiny, black substance that is used in pencils. Graphite is a safer alternative to lead in pencils.

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paragraph

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n. a part of a piece of writing that deals with one subject, begins on a new line, and is made up of one or more sentences. The answer can be found in the second paragraph on page ten.

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telegraph

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n. an outdated system of sending messages over long distances by using wires and electrical signals. The zoologist received a telegraph informing him of his mother's illness.

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irrational

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adj. not thinking clearly; not able to use reason or good judgment. Monty has an irrational fear of rabbits.

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irregular

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adj. not normal or usual; not following the usual rules about what should be done; not regular in form or shape. Sherry has a collection of rocks with irregular shapes.

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irrelevant

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adj. not important or relating to what is being discussed right now. The only comments the man made were irrelevant and annoyed the other attendees.

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nonexistent

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adj. not present or real; not existing. The possibility of recess on a day this rainy is nonexistent.

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nonverbal

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adj. not involving or using words; not able to speak. The boy was nonverbal and threw a tantrum when he became frustrated with his inability to communicate.