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Makenna ELA words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pivotal | Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else. |
| Repercussions | An unintended consequence, especially one that is unwelcome or harmful. |
| Catalyst | An event or person that causes a significant change or action. |
| Momentous | Of great importance or significance, especially in influencing future events. |
| Unprecedented | Never done or known before; without previous examples. |
| Epiphany | A moment of sudden and profound realization or insight. |
| Inevitable | Certain to happen; unavoidable. |
| Dichotomy | A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different. |
| Anticipate | To regard as likely to happen; to expect. |
| Detrimental | Tending to cause harm or damage. |
| Exacerbate | To make a problem, situation, or feeling worse or more intense. |
| Ambivalence | The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone |
| Fortuitous | Happening by chance, often in a way that is lucky or beneficial. |
| Encompass | To include comprehensively; to surround and cover. |
| Prognosticate | To predict or forecast the future, often based on current trends or data. |
| Dilemma | A situation in which a person must choose between two or more equally difficult or undesirable options. |