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Vocab for McKeel

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allegory a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms; figurative treatment of one subject under the guise of another. (noun) The Statue of Liberty is an allegory representing freedom.
alliteration the commencement of two or more stressed syllables of a word group either with the same consonant sound or sound group or with a vowel sound that may differ from syllable to syllable (noun) By using alliteration, it can make names more memorable.
analyze to separate (a material or abstract entity) into constituent parts or elements; determine the elements or essential features of (opposed to synthesize). (verb) The science teacher analyzed the data.
anecdote a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature. (noun) My teacher tells us relevant anecdotes.
anticipate to realize beforehand; foretaste or foresee. (verb) Avree anticipated to go to school tomorrow.
assonance resemblance of sounds. (noun) A student did very well using assonance in her poems.
beneficial
Chronological arranged in the order of time. My life is in chronological order. (adj.)
Compare to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences. (verb) Do you want to compare our homework?
Connotation an act or instance of connoting. (noun) I didn’t mean for that connotation to be offensive.
Consonance accord or agreement. (noun) “Froggy Fred” is a consonance.
Context the parts of a written or spoken statement the precede or follow a specific word or passage, usually influencing its meaning effect. (noun) The context of the newspaper was important to read.
Contrast to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc. (verb) The easiest contrast to see is black on yellow.
Debate a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints. (noun) My aunt debated if we should go swimming while it’s storming.
Denotation a word that names or signifies something specific. (noun) The denotation of “home” is a place where someone lives.
Describe to tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of. (verb) How can I describe how I am feeling?
Elaborate (this word has multiple parts of speech - adj., verb) worked out with great care and nicely of detail; executed with great minuteness. That house’s color is very elaborate. (adj.)
Epitome a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class. (noun) Michael Jackson was the epitome of pop music.
Evaluate to determine or set the value or amount of; appraise. (verb) Doctors evaluate their patients.
Explain to make plain or clear; render understandable or intelligible. (verb) Please explain to me what I have to do.
Fact something that actually exists; reality; truth. (noun) It is a fact that my sister is eating a waffle.
Formulate to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically. (verb) I need to formulate a hypothesis for my science homework.
Hazardous full of risk; perilous; risky. (adj.) Jumping off of a tower is hazardous.
Idiom a language, dialect, or style of speaking peculiar to a people. (noun) People can use idioms without realizing it.
Illustrious highly distinguished; renowned; famous. (adj.) Michael Jackson was an illustrious singer and performer.
Infer to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence. (verb) Because my stomach was rumbling, I inferred that I was hungry.
Judicious using or showing judgement as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic. (adj.) She made a judicious choice of not quitting her job.
Literal (This word has multiple parts of speech. - adj., noun) 1 in accordance with, involving, or being the primary or strict meaningof the word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. (adj.) Tommy is literal when it comes to his grades.
Manipulate to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner. (verb) If you are doing a lab, you should not manipulate the data.
Metaphor a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our god.” (noun) “He is a pig” is a metaphor.
Monotonous lacking in variety; tediously unvarying. (adj.) The weather in Florida is monotonous.
Omniscient (This word has multiple parts of speech. - adj., noun) By knowing everything, you are omniscient.
Onomatopoeia the formation of a word, as cuckoo or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent This poem has a great usage of onomatopoeias.
Opinion a belief or judgement that rests on ground insufficient to produce complete certainty. (noun) What is your opinion on the book you just read? What is your opinion on the book you just read?
Optimist an optimistic person. a person who holds the belief or the doctrine of optimism. (noun) She was a great optimist and always thought on the bright side of things.
Paradox a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth. (noun) The definition of a driveway is a paradox because you don’t drive on it, you park on it.
Paraphrase (This word has multiple parts of speech. - noun, verb) a restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another form, as for clearness; rewording. (noun) My dad paraphrased a dictionary definition so that I understood a word better.
Plot (This word has multiple parts of speech. - noun, verb) secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose. (noun) The robbers made a plot to steal the bank’s money.
Predict to declare or tell in advance; prophesy; foretell. (verb) I predict that the weather will be very nice today.
Rigorous characterized by rigor; rigidly severe or harsh, as people, rules, or discipline. (adj.) The trainer made his workout rigorous.
Simile a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared , as in “she is like a rose.” Compare metaphor. (noun) I like to use similes in the poems I write.
Summarize to make a summary of; state or express in a concise form. My teacher wants me to summarize my summer reading book.
Support (This word has multiple parts of speech. - verb, noun, adj.) to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.) serve as a foundation for. (verb) The chair that I’m sitting on can support me.
Synopsis a brief or condensed statement giving a general view of some subject. (noun) Dan would have no problem writing a synopsis.
Synthesize to form (a material or abstract entity) by combining parts or elements (opposed to analyze). (verb) Band instruments have to be synthesized to make a song.
Theme (This word has multiple parts of speech. - noun, adj., verb) a subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic. The theme of this years History Fair is “Revolution, Reaction, Reform.”
Trace (This word has multiple parts of speech. - noun, verb) a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event. (noun) My brother left a trace of bread after making a ham sub.
Utopia an ideal place or state; any visionary system of political or social perfection (noun) I wished I lived in a utopia.
Veracity conformity to truth or fact; accuracy (noun) The teacher’s veracity was unquestionable.
Verbatim in exactly the same words; word for word (adv.) Josh copied that article verbatim.
Vital of or pertaining to life (adj.) It is vital for you to go to school.
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