STAAR Vocab Words Flashcards

(34 cards)

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Disadvantage

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something not helpful; a cause of difficulty

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Distinct

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Clearly separate and different

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Sincere

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Honest

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Emphasize

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to stand out because it’s important

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Exaggerate

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to say something is bigger, better, or worse than it really is

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Achievement

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something done successfully

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Insincere

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not honest

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Convey

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to communicate; to talk about

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Motivate

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to give a reason to do something

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Loyal

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Someone who stands by you in good times and bad

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Protagonist

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main character in a story

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Reluctantly

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not wanting to do something

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Delighted

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very happy

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14
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Conclude

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to infer

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Inference

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my knowledge plus clues from text

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Suggestion

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an idea about what someone should do

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Determine

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Intentional

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done on purpose

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Recognize

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to know and remember when seeing

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Opportunity

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a chance to do something

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Offended

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Reprehend

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Amend

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to change for the better

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Irregular

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not normal; weird

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Dissatisfied
not happy with something
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Perspective
Point of view
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Convice
to get someone to believe something or to do something
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Value
means a lot to someone
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Disobedient
not following the rules
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Claiming
to say something is yours
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Worthy
good enough
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Confess
to say or admit that one has done something wrong
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Theme
what the text is an example of
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Fact
true; has proof