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Reading FCAT Vocab
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30
Language - English
6th Grade
03/20/2014

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accurate
Definition
free from error; precise; exact.
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acronym
Definition
a set of initials representing a name or organization with each letter pronounced separately (ex: FCAT)
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alternative
Definition
a possible or remaining choice
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analyze
Definition
to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc.
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article
Definition
a written composition in prose, usually nonfiction, on a specific topic, forming an independent part of a book or other publication, as a newspaper or magazine.
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caption
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a title or explanation for a picture or illustration, especially in a magazine.
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categorize
Definition
to arrange in categories or classes; classify.
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cause
Definition
the reason or motive for some human action
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compare
Definition
to examinetwo or more objects, ideas, people in order to note similarities and differences
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conclude
Definition
to bring to an end; finish; terminate
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describe
Definition
to tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of:
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details
Definition
an individual or small part; an item
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differentiate
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to form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish.
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distinguish
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to recognize as distinct or different and individual features or characteristics
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effect
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something that is produced by a cause;a result or consequence
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elaborate
Definition
marked by intricate and often excessive detail; complicated.
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essential
Definition
absolutely necessary
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evaluate
Definition
to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of; assess
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explain
Definition
to make plain or clear;
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illustration
Definition
picture in a book or magazine.
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opinion
Definition
a personal view, attitude, or appraisal.
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paraphrase
Definition
a restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another form,
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passage
Definition
a portion or section of a written work; a paragraph, verse, etc
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predict
Definition
to declare or tell in advance; foretell
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quote
Definition
to repeat words from a book, author, etc
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relevant
Definition
related or connected with the matter in hand;
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sequence
Definition
the following of one thing after another; succession.
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similar
Definition
having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way
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summarize
Definition
state or express in a concise form
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variety
Definition
the state of being varied or diversified
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