Stuff 4 Class, cause I'm 2 cool 4 school!!! Flashcards

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Adapt

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To make suitable requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly. Ex: “ Ever since my parents made me and Molly (my little sis) move to New York City, I missed being with Cassie, and playing soccer with her.” (From my book, Callie’s Video Game Life.)

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Canal

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An artificial waterway. Some towns have canals for landscape. Ex: “ I seriously hated, hated, HATED CANALS!!! They are useless waterways for no use!!!” ( From my book, Ella’s Secret Lie.)

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Consequence

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The outcome or result of an action. Ex: “ “I seriously cannot believe you told your friends ALL of those lies, young lady,” my dad said. UUUGGHHH!!! My parents are always on me. “CAN YOU JUST LAY OFF FOR, LIKE, ONE DAY?!!” I blurted. Oops.” (From Ella’s Secret Lie.)

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Efficient

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Performing or functioning in the best possible manner. Ex: “ I ate my chicken noodle soup carefully. “Woah,” my dad breathed. “You’ve definitely matured over the summer.” “For now,” I mumbled under my breath while eating my chicken noodle soup. (From my book, Seriously Consider This, Ella.)

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Intended

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Purposeful, intentional, planned to happen. Ex: “I had a plan. If I told my friends just some lies, my teachers will think I’m a success. If my teachers think I’m a success, my parents will be proud of me. If they’re proud of me, I’ll get into a major league high school. If I get into major league high school, Eliot will like me. If Eliot likes me, we’ll… you know… SQUUUEEEEEEE!!! (From Ella’s Secret Lie.)

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Irrigation

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The application of water. Ex: “ “We need more water in this world,” Melissa fake-smiled. “And I hope you’ll vote for me for the Earth-Health President!” Roars of applause went across the whole auditorium.” (From my book, Riley’s Healthy Earth.)

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Modify

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To change the form or qualities of someone, something, or somewhere. Ex: “I couldn’t believe MY WORST ENEMY had changed MY BEST FRIEND ENTIRELY!!! “ So, yeah, it’s no big deal,” Chloe shrugged. Then she turned and walked away, just like that as if on cue in a drama movie. My best friend was gone, and it was my fault.” (From Ella’s Secret Lie.)

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Unintended

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Accidentally, not on purpose, not planned. Ex: “ “Oof,” I grasped. I looked in front of me, and I saw the one sailor-collared girl I saw earlier. “I’m so sorry!” I cried. “I didn’t see where I was going! I was really busy today, and I was on my way to the library to study with Colin Winterford, but I got lost in thought and I couldn’t find the way to the library! I didn’t mean-“ “Woah, slow down!” she exclaimed, picking up her books. “I know you didn’t mean it. It wasn’t your fault.” “Thanks,” I huffed.” (From my book, Chase’s Chance.)

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Waterways

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A river, canal, or lake in the body of water. Ex: “We went to the lagoon for our picnic. We had lunch, then we went into the warm, shallow water. But little did we know about the secrets of the lagoon.” (From Ella’s Secret Lie.)

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