Into Reading Grade 4 Module 1 Week 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

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cynic

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A cynic is someone who always expects bad things to happen.

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defiance

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If you act in defiance, you know something is not allowed, but you do it anyway.

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profound

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A profound thought is one that is deep and meaningful.

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inadvertently

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If you act inadvertently, you do something by mistake or without realizing it.

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consumed

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If you consumed something, you ate it.

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descended

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If something descended, it came down or spread around. The glider gently descended to Earth.

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obliged

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If you obliged, you did what you were asked or expected to do. Glynn didn’t want to rake the leaves, but he obliged.

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mundane

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Someone who is mundane is ordinary and often dull. She is too mundane to appreciate the joys of mountain climbing.

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considered

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If you considered something, you thought about it carefully. Jorge considered the suggestion but decided to write on a different topic.

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disdain

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If you treat someone with disdain, you act as if he or she is unimportant or not as good as you are. Teresa treats everyone with disdain until she gets to know them.