"Just Once" Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is 'fourth down' in football?

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In football, the team holding the ball is allowed four attempts to carry the ball forward at least ten yards.

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What is a 'purist'?

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Someone who insists that rules be followed strictly.

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What is an 'accolade'?

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Something said or done to express praise.

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What does 'anonymous' mean?

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Unknown; unidentified.

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What is a 'precedent'?

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Action or statement that can serve as an example.

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What is the meaning of 'vocabulary'?

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The set of words known and used by a person.

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What does 'context' refer to?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a word or event that help clarify its meaning.

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What is a 'synonym'?

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

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What is an 'antonym'?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'interpret' mean?

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To explain the meaning of something.