Unit 5: Week 5 Vocabulary

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  1. disturb
    change the arrangement or position of
  2. cycle
    a periodically repeated sequence of events
  3. impact
    a forceful consequence; a strong effect
  4. composed
    serenely self-possessed and free from agitation
    Trisha had a composed and focused look during the test.
  5. engineer
    a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve problems
  6. geological
    of or relating to the study of Earth and its structure
    Natural disturbances are the result of environmental elements, weather, and geological processes.
  7. habitat
    the type of environment in which an organism normally lives
    Fire can also clear away old growth and underbrush, creating a habitat for new plants.
  8. debris
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
    Dead and fallen trees, no longer cleared by periodic wildfires, litter the forest floor. This debris can easily catch and spread fire.
  9. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
    Workers log and clear trees in burned areas. They sometimes even take trees that are still living. This is known as salvage logging. Advocates say that it will help a burned forest bounce back faster.
  10. valve
    a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
    The end of the pipeline is fitted with a Y- valve, that is then fitted with two more sections of pipeline. This valve allows workers to control the flow of sand to different sections of the beach.
  11. argumentative
    given to or characterized by a tendency to dispute
    People write argumentative texts to try to persuade readers to think or do something.
  12. persuasive
    intended or having the power to induce action or belief
    An argumentative, or persuasive, text tries to convince a reader to think or act a certain way.
  13. claim
    an assertion that something is true or factual
    Argumentative texts include
    •A claim, or clear position that the author defends
    •Reasons that support the claim
    •Facts and details that support the reasons
    •Comments on an opposing claim, or counterclaim
    •Appeals to readers
  14. reason
    a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
    Argumentative texts include
    •A claim, or clear position that the author defends
    •Reasons that support the claim
    •Facts and details that support the reasons
    •Comments on an opposing claim, or counterclaim
    •Appeals to readers
  15. fact
    a statement of information about something that is the case
    Argumentative texts include
    •A claim, or clear position that the author defends
    •Reasons that support the claim
    •Facts and details that support the reasons
    •Comments on an opposing claim, or counterclaim
    •Appeals to readers
  16. detail
    a single fact considered separately from the whole
    Argumentative texts include
    •A claim, or clear position that the author defends
    •Reasons that support the claim
    •Facts and details that support the reasons
    •Comments on an opposing claim, or counterclaim
    •Appeals to readers
  17. counterclaim
    an opinion offered in opposition to another position
    Argumentative texts include
    •A claim, or clear position that the author defends
    •Reasons that support the claim
    •Facts and details that support the reasons
    •Comments on an opposing claim, or counterclaim
    •Appeals to readers
  18. appeal
    earnest or urgent request
    Argumentative texts include
    •A claim, or clear position that the author defends
    •Reasons that support the claim
    •Facts and details that support the reasons
    •Comments on an opposing claim, or counterclaim
    •Appeals to readers
  19. interjection
    an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
    Interjections are words that express emotion, or feelings. Interjections are most often used in informal situations.
  20. part of speech
    a class of words distinguished by its function in a sentence
    Parts of speech are categories of words.
  21. collective noun
    a noun that is singular in form but refers to a group of people or things
    A collective noun names a group of persons or things. A collective noun is singular in form, but it refers to a group or collection.
  22. collective
    done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
    A collective noun names a group of persons or things. A collective noun is singular in form, but it refers to a group or collection.
  23. irregular
    contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
    An irregular verb has a different form for the past and past participle.
  24. context
    discourse that surrounds and helps explain a word or passage
    A context clue is a word or phrase around an unfamiliar word that helps readers determine the unfamiliar word’s meaning.
Created on Wed Oct 14 11:11:16 EDT 2020 (updated Fri Oct 16 16:33:04 EDT 2020)

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