TAKS Vocab

Jessica G. (United States of America)
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  1. assured
    exhibiting confidence
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetoric
  2. biography
    an account of the series of events making up a person's life
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetoric
  3. characterize
    be typical of
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetoric
  4. climax
    the highest point of anything
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetoric
  5. coincidentally
    happening at the same time
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetoric
  6. comical
    arousing or provoking laughter
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  7. compare
    examine and note the similarities or differences of
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  8. comprehension
    an ability to understand the meaning of something
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  9. concern
    something that interests you because it is important
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  10. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  11. confusion
    a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  12. consequently
    as a result
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  13. contentment
    happiness with one's situation in life
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  14. contrast
    the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  15. convince
    make realize the truth or validity of something
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  16. critical
    of a serious examination and judgment of something
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  17. describe
    give a statement representing something
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  18. description
    the act of depicting something
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  19. dialogue
    a conversation between two persons
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  20. dignified
    formal or stately in bearing or appearance
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: <...
  21. disappoint
    fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  22. disappointed
    sadly unsuccessful
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  23. discomfort
    the state of being tense and feeling pain
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  24. dismay
    the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  25. enhance
    increase
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  26. entertain
    provide amusement for
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  27. eventually
    after an unspecified period of time or a long delay
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  28. exhilarating
    making lively and joyful
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  29. explain
    make plain and comprehensible
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  30. fearful
    experiencing or showing fear
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  31. figurative
    not literal
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  32. finally
    as the end result of a sequence or process
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  33. for instance
    as an example
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  34. foreshadow
    indicate by signs
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  35. formal
    in accord with established conventions and requirements
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  36. fortunately
    by good fortune
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  37. freedom
    the power to act, speak, or think without being controlled
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  38. frighten
    cause fear in
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  39. frightening
    causing fear or dread or terror
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  40. frustrate
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  41. frustration
    an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  42. function
    what something is used for
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  43. furthermore
    in addition
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  44. generosity
    the trait of being willing to give your money or time
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  45. generous
    willing to give and share unstintingly
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  46. grateful
    feeling or showing thankfulness
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  47. hero
    someone who fights for a cause
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  48. illustrate
    depict with a visual representation
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  49. impersonal
    not relating to or responsive to individuals
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  50. in fact
    in reality or actuality
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  51. indifferent
    marked by a lack of interest
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  52. inform
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  53. initially
    at the beginning
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  54. insecure
    lacking in safety
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  55. inspire
    serve as the inciting cause of
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  56. instance
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
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  57. instead
    in place of, or as an alternative to
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  58. joyful
    full of or producing great happiness
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  59. literary
    relating to or characteristic of creative writing
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  60. loneliness
    sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  61. metaphor
    a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
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  62. mood
    a characteristic state of feeling
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  63. mysterious
    beyond ordinary understanding
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  64. narrator
    someone who tells a story
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  65. nervous
    of or relating to a system of sensory apparatus
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  66. nostalgic
    unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things
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  67. on the other hand
    (contrastive) from another point of view
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  68. peaceful
    not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
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  69. personification
    attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
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  70. persuade
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position or belief
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  71. point of view
    a mental position from which things are perceived
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  72. previously
    at an earlier time or formerly
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  73. prove
    establish the validity of something
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  74. purpose
    what something is used for
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    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  75. rebellion
    organized opposition to authority
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  76. reflect
    throw or bend back from a surface
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    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  77. remind
    put in the mind of someone
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    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  78. resentful
    full of or marked by indignant ill will
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  79. resolution
    a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  80. resolve
    find a solution or answer
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  81. rhetorical
    relating to using language effectively
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  82. rhetorical question
    an inquiry that is not supposed to be answered
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

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    Literary terms: rheto
  83. setting
    the physical position of something
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  84. short story
    a brief but fully developed prose narrative
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    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  85. similarly
    in like manner
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    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  86. simile
    a figure of speech expressing a resemblance between things
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  87. strain
    exert much effort or energy
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  88. strained
    lacking natural ease
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  89. suspense
    an uncertain cognitive state
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  90. suspicion
    an impression that something might be the case
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  91. symbolize
    express indirectly by an image, form, or model
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetoric
  92. sympathy
    sharing the feelings of others, especially sorrow or anguish
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  93. timid
    showing fear and lack of courage
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  94. tone
    the distinctive property of a complex sound
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    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
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    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  95. tragedy
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  96. tranquil
    free from disturbance by heavy waves
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
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  97. transition
    the act of passing from one state or place to the next
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  98. troubled
    characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
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    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  99. uncertain
    lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  100. unemotional
    unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  101. welcome
    the state of being received with pleasure
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
  102. welcoming
    disposed to treat guests and strangers with kindness
    Vocabulary on the Released TAKS Tests(2006/2008)

    Ninth grade: Mood words: frightening, frustrated, joyful, nostalgic,
    suspicion, mystery, anger, discomfort
    Literary terms: rhetorical questions, conflict, theme, setting,
    foreshadowing, characterization, resolution,
    point of view
    Answer choices: d...
Created on Tue Feb 09 11:58:27 EST 2010 (updated Fri Feb 12 12:02:23 EST 2010)

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