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WCMS Week 16 Vocab
Academic Words
Term | Definition |
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derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base by adding a prefix or suffix |
disenchanted | disappointed by someone or something that was previously respected or admired |
narrative | a spoken or written account of connected events; a story |
possesive | relating to ownership or possession; demanding someone's total attention |
transition | a period of changing from one position to another; a word, phrase, or sentence connecting one part of writing to another |
commentary | a descriptive spoken account of an event or performace as it happens |
cumulative | including or adding together all of the things that came before |
unanimous | agreed to by everyone |
negotiate | to try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others |
destitute | without the basic necessities of life |