Grade 10: Academic Vocabulary, Units 4–6

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  1. paradox
    a statement that contradicts itself
    Stuck in the middle of the ocean, I thought of the paradox "Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink."
  2. chronicle
    a record or narrative description of past events
    The film works both as an interesting story of one woman's life and as a chronicle of an era.
  3. allocate
    distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose
    How should we allocate funds—to the playground project or to art supplies?
  4. deduce
    conclude by reasoning
    The detective is famous for her ability to deduce the truth from seemingly trivial details.
  5. primary
    most important
    Ever since the big win, Shereen's primary feeling was one of elation.
  6. allusion
    passing reference or indirect mention
    Because the audience did not understand the allusion to The Tempest, the joke fell flat.
  7. articulate
    express or state clearly
    If you articulate your ideas more clearly, people may be swayed to your point of view.
  8. contentious
    showing an inclination to disagree
    The diplomat tries to resolve conflicts by taking a peacemaking rather than a contentious approach.
  9. vehement
    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
    The winning debater's argument was both vehement and logical.
  10. tolerate
    put up with something or somebody unpleasant
    The music was so loud we could barely tolerate it.
  11. integrate
    make into a whole or make part of a whole
    I like how you integrate comic details into an otherwise sad story.
  12. delineate
    show the form or outline of
    With only a few brush strokes, the artist was able to delineate her subject's features clearly.
  13. volition
    the act of making a choice
    Did you do that of your own volition or did someone pressure you into it?
  14. vivid
    having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience
    Even though it happened long ago, my memory of that day is incredibly precise and vivid.
  15. altercation
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
    In our school, there is zero tolerance for fighting or any type of altercation.
Created on Mon Aug 10 09:40:17 EDT 2020 (updated Wed Aug 12 09:57:45 EDT 2020)

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