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Vocab for mid term
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Heritage | Property that is or may be inharited.(Birthright) |
| Parasite | An organism that lives on or in an organism of another species, known as the host(Leech) |
| Suffrage | The right to vote in political elections.(Franchise) |
| Tranquility | Free from disturbance.(Peace) |
| Tumult | A loud, confused noise.(Clamor) |
| Laconic | Using very few words.(Breif) |
| Vacillate | Alternate or waver between different opinions or actions. (Waver) |
| Spectrum | A band of colors, as seen in a rainbow.(Range) |
| Guru | A spiritual teacher.(Teacher) |
| Decorum | Behavior kepping with good taste and propriety.(Decency) |
| Jovial | Cheerful and friendly.(Jolly) |
| Formidable | Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large.(Intimidating) |
| Despondent | In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.(Discouraged) |
| Deductions | The action of deducting or subtracting something.(Removal) |
| Quota | A limited or fixed number.(allowance) |
| Cowered | Crouch down in fear.(Shrink) |
| Outrageous | Shockingly bad or excessive.(Shocking) |
| Pulverized | Reduce to fine particles.(Grind) |
| Mutation | Action or process of mutating.(Change) |
| Commemoration | Rememberance, typically expressed in a ceremony.(Rememberance) |
| What is a Homophone? | All together and altogether. All ready and already. Always and all ways. Any more and Anymore. Maybe or May be. Away and Aweigh. Needed and Kneaded. Naval and Navel. |
| What is a thesis statement? | The last sentence in the first paragraph. And in the closing |