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Language - English
8th Grade
04/05/2016

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Accessible
Definition
Easily reached or entered
The department store was not ___ from her side of the road, so Kristin looked ahead for a U-turn.
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Awe
Definition
Great respect mixed with wonder and amazement
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Cite
Definition
To mention in support of a point; refer to
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Compatible
Definition
Able to get along will together; combining well
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Exempt
Definition
Free from some unpleasant duty or situation
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Prevail
Definition
To win or win out; triumph; defeat (someone or something)
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Propel
Definition
To provide the force that moves something forward
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Rational
Definition
Reasonable; logical
Mr. Tibbs isn't _____; in addition to believing he came from another planet, he does crazy things like shoveling snow in his pajamas.
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Retort
Definition
A sharp, clever, or angry reply
Sue, who is slender, boasted, "Thin is in." So Pat, who is heavy, gave this ____ "Well, fat is where it's at."
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Retrieve
Definition
To get (something) back

I can't ___ my sweater from the library until tomorrow, since the library had closed by the time I realized the sweater was missing.
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apology
Definition
A statement saying you are sorry about something.
Kristin gave me an ____ after being rude.
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Dialogue
Definition
the conversation between characters in a novel, drama, etc.
The _____ is pure in the movie.
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Epilogue
Definition
a concluding part added to a literary work, as a novel.
The _____ of the story was great.
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Eulogy
Definition
a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially a set oration in honor of a deceased person.
Her _____ for Brenda was very touching.
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Monologue
Definition
a prolonged talk or discourse by a single speaker, especially one dominating or monopolizing a conversation.
She was nervous because her performance included a _____.
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Monopoly
Definition
exclusive control of a commodity or service in a particular market, or a control that makes possible the manipulation of prices.
The man had a _____ over the whole town.
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Monotonous
Definition
having very little inflection; limited to a narrow pitch range.
He had a _____ tone.
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Monogamy
Definition
marriage with only one person at a time.
Their relationship was based off of a _____.
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Unison
Definition
a process in which all elements behave in the same way at the same time; simultaneous or synchronous parallel action:
The band marched in _____.
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Universal
Definition
affecting, concerning, or involving all:
It is a _____ experience.
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