Vocab words #4 Flashcards

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1
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written symbols representing objects or ideas

A

ideographs

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2
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to show respect by kneeling and touching the ground with the forehead

A

kowtow

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3
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completely unfocused or in total disorder

A

chaotic

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4
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place or thing that offers welcome or relief

A

oasis

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5
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elaborately detalied

A

intricate

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6
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song of praise

A

anthem

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7
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person seeking favors

A

petitioner

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8
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feelings of well-being

A

euphoria

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9
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a violent storm

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tempest

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10
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where the main character undergoes a struggel

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conflict

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11
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the ending of a story

A

resolution

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12
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a large covered porch

A

piazza

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13
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an attic

A

Garret

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14
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parallel beams used to hold up a roof

A

joists

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15
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the highest point of tension in a story

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climax

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16
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the act of citing or quoting a reference to an author

A

citation

17
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the introduction of the setting and characters in a story

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exposition

18
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the plan of action in a story

A

plot

19
Q

the main statement of what the paper is about

A

thesis

20
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absolutely

A

definitely