source
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an abundant source
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the place where something begins, where it springs into beingsynonyms: commencement, originetypes:dérivationthe source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)tête de puitsthe source of water for a wellpoint de départa place from which an enterprise or expedition is launchedtype of:pointthe precise location of something; a spatially limited location
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the source of water from which a stream arises
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anything that provides inspiration for later worksynonyms: musetype of:inspirationarousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
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the source of a river
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a point at which water issues forth
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a natural flow of ground watersynonyms: source naturelletypes:geysera spring that discharges hot water and steamsources thermalesa natural spring of water at a temperature of 70 F or abovetype of:géologie(geology) the geological features of the earth
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a document (or organization) from which information is obtained
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Vocabulary lists containing source
Before you can answer a question on the PARCC English Language Arts/Literacy section, you first need to know what the question is asking. Learn this list of 45 words that we extracted from a PARCC practice test's directions, question stems, and answer options.
A thorough survey of various textbooks, assignments, content area standards, and examinations yields the following list of words compiled by Jim Burke. You cannot expect to succeed on assignments if you do not understand the directions.
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