Week 9 Vocab Flashcards

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Homonym

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A word pronounced or spelled the same with another meaning.

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Smug

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Marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction.

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Daze

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Overcome as with astonishment or disbelief.

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Ballot

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A document listing the alternatives that is used in voting.

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Campaign

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A race between candidates for elective office.

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Dagger

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A short knife with a pointed blade.

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Furiously

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In an impassioned or very angry manner.

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Cursive

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Handwriting in which letters are connected within words.

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Stomp

A

Walk heavily.

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Stumble

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Make an error.

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Persuasive

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Intended or having the power to induce action or belief.

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Antibiotic

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A substance used to kill microorganisms and cure infections.

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