Vocabulary Test 1 Flashcards

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1
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vote-

A

individual indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands or voice.

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constitution-

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fundamental principles or rules by which a state, a country or other organization is governed.

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election-

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an organized event to collect votes and make a decision

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Amendment-

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An addition or change to a proposal or document ( like the constitution)

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Sequence-

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a list of numbers arranged according to a certain rule

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Digit-

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any of the symbols used to write numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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Term-

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a number in a sequence

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Even number-

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numbers that can be divided by 2 equally : they are 0, 2, 4, 6, 8. 10

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Odd number-

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numbers that have a remainder of 1 when divided by 2; they are 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

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Whole number-

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All numbers in this sequence 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

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Place value-

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the value of a digit based on it’s position in a number

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Decimal-

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a numeral that contains a decimal point

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Addend-

A

numbers that are added

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Sum-

A

the answer to an addition problem

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Elevate -

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to raise or lift up

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Algorithm-

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a process or procedure for solving a problem

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Garland -

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a hanging decoration using flowers, leaves or ribbons

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Horde -

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a large crowd

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Flammable -

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something that is easily set on fire

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Immaculate -

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extremely clean and neat

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Junction -

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a place where things meet or cross

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Yearn -

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to have a strong wish or yearning for

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Collate -

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to put pages together in the correct order

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Force-

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a push or pull

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Attract-

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to pull toward

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Repel-

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to push away

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Material-

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matter from which a thing is or can be made, surface used in an experiment

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Metal-

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a magnetic element

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Magnet-

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material that exhibits properties of magnetism, such as attracting other iron-containing objects

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Magnetic poles-

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areas of a magnet where the force of attraction is the strongest

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Magnetism-

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a magnet’s ability to attract certain metals or hold a magnet field

30
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Experiment-

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a scientific test for a hypothesis

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Magnetic field-

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the space around a magnet where its force can attract

32
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Lodestone-

A

naturally occurring magnetic rock

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Permanent magnet-

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an object that keeps its magnetism

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Temporary magnet-

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an object that hold magnetism only for a short period of time

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Compass-

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a device that uses a magnet needle to show direction

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Desolate-

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empty place, bleak and dismal

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Barren-

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lifeless, cannot produce much or any vegetation

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Despicable-

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deserving to be despised, or regarded with distaste

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Stifling-

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very hot and causing difficulty breathing : suffocating
making one feel constrained or oppressed

40
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Sanitary-

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very hygienic and clean

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Perseverance-

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persistence in doing something despite difficulty

42
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Restate & Answer : Where would you see a horde?

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I would see a horde at _____________________________.