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vocab1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| autograph | the signature of a famous person. the young boy approached the football player and requested an autograph. |
| graffiti | pictures or words painted or drawn on a wall, building, etc. the walls under the overpass are covered in graffiti |
| graphite | a shiny black substance that is used n pencils graphite is a safer alternative to lead in pencils. |
| paragraph | a part of a piece of writing that deals with one subject, begins on a new line, and is made up of one or more sentences. the answer can be found in the second paragraph on page ten |
| telegraph | an outdated system of sending messages over long distances by using wires and electrical signals. the zoologist received a telegraph informing him of his mothers illness. |
| irrational | not thinking clearly; not able to use reason or good judgement Monty has an irrational fear of rabbits. |
| irregular | not normal or usual; not following the usual rules about hat should be done; not regular in form or shape. sherry has a collection of shapes with irregular shapes. |
| irrelevant | not important or relating to what is being discussed right now. the only comments the man made ere irrelevant and annoyed the other attendees. |
| nonexistent | not present or real; not existing. the possibility of recess on a day this rainy is nonexistent. |
| nonverbal | not involving or using words; not able to speak. |