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Text Chapter 3
Vocabulary Study Guide - Text Chapter 3
Word/Phrase | Page Number | Meaning from Context | My Original Sentence |
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Exhortation | 92 | Utterance conveying urgent advice | There was no effect from any amount of exhortation. |
Metabolism | 93 | The basic function of organic functioning or operating | Metabolism refers to the chemical events that occur in the cells of the body to convert food into energy. |
Cunningly | 93 | crafty; sly; deceiving | An vital document was cunningly concealed under the noses of the cops. |
Intervention | 93 | interference of one state in the affairs of another | According to reports, the administration is considering military intervention. |
Strides | 94 | advancements or progress | Great strides have been made in the direction of equality. |
Contention | 94 | dispute; controversy | One of the key points of contention between the two countries was the conquered territory. |
Revolution | 102 | innovation | The country has gone through a socialist revolution. |
Serendipitous | 102 | occurring by chance | I had a serendipitous experience. |
Excess | 102 | extra | Do you have an overabundance of stress in your life? |
Advocacy | 114 | the act of arguing in favor of, or supporting something | My neighbors are staunch advocates of traditional family values. |
Genes | 114 | a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring | Proteins that are directly coded by genes. |
Accord | 114 | give or grant someone power or recognition; an agreement | The powers accorded upon the head of state. |
Preposterous | 115 | contrary to reason or common sense | My brother made a preposterous suggestion. |
Endowed | 115 | to provide or to furnish | He was endowed with tremendous physical strength. |
Edible | 135 | fit to be eaten or items of food | Small edible berries grow on the plant. |
Destitute | 138 | deprived of, devoid of, lacking | A destitute old guy suffers from terrible poverty. |
Marginalized | 138 | treat as insignificant | They belonged to marginalized cultural groups. |
Tenacious | 139 | holding fast, persistent, stubborn, or obstinate | People I admire have demonstrated incredible tenacity in accomplishing their aims. |
Palates | 139 | roof of your mouth | She's been working hard to create a cuisine that will appeal to all of her guests' palates. |
Audacity | 141 | boldness or daring | Her audacity came in helpful during our most recent crisis. |