2nd Quarter Academic Vocabulary

Cycle 2

editorial (noun)

Definition

An essay in a newspaper or magazine that gives the opinions of its editors or publishers.

editorial (noun)

Example

The Op-Ed section of a newspaper.

editorial (noun)

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accurate (adjective)

Definition

Free from mistakes or errors.

accurate (adjective)

Example

There are several jobs where the employee needs to be accurate such as an accountant, doctor, or lawyer.

accurate (adjective)

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variable (noun)

Definition

Something that changes or that can be changed.

variable (noun)

Example

Part of a science experiment. You have the constant (that stays the same) and then the variable (which can be changed).

antithesis (noun)

Definition

The exact opposite of something or someone.

antithesis (noun)

Example

good vs. evil

antithesis (noun)

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dictator (noun)

Definition

A person who rules a country with total authority and often in a cruel or brutal way.

dictator (noun)

Example

Saddam Hussein

dictator (noun)

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revolution (noun)

Definition

The action of moving around something in a path that is similar to a circle.

revolution (noun)

Example

The Earth moving around the sun.

revolution (noun)

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migration (verb)

Definition

To move from one country or place to live or work in another.

migration (verb)

Example

Because of the potato famine in Ireland, there was a large migration of Irish people to the United States.

migration (verb)

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