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[Show more]There is no evidence that mermaids do exist. However, theories are still being made in an attempt to prove this 'false'. The belief in mermaids may have arisen at the very dawn of our species. Magical female figures first appear in cave paintings in the late Paleolithic (Stone Age) period some 30,...
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Add to cartThere is no evidence that mermaids do exist. However, theories are still being made in an attempt to prove this 'false'. The belief in mermaids may have arisen at the very dawn of our species. Magical female figures first appear in cave paintings in the late Paleolithic (Stone Age) period some 30,...
hyperbole 
extreme exaggeration, not meant to be taken literally 
 
 
 
counterargument 
an argument made in opposition to a claim presented in persuasive writing 
 
 
 
topic 
the subject of a piece of writing 
 
 
 
main idea 
the writer's interpretation of the subject of a piece of writing 
 
 
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Add to carthyperbole 
extreme exaggeration, not meant to be taken literally 
 
 
 
counterargument 
an argument made in opposition to a claim presented in persuasive writing 
 
 
 
topic 
the subject of a piece of writing 
 
 
 
main idea 
the writer's interpretation of the subject of a piece of writing 
 
 
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Modest 
unassuming or moderate in the estimation of ones abilities or achivements 
 
 
 
Pursing 
follow (someone ) in oder to catch or attach them 
 
 
 
perceptive 
having or showing sensitive insight 
 
 
 
insightful 
having or showing an accurate and deep understanding ;perceptive 
 
 
 
instan...
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unassuming or moderate in the estimation of ones abilities or achivements 
 
 
 
Pursing 
follow (someone ) in oder to catch or attach them 
 
 
 
perceptive 
having or showing sensitive insight 
 
 
 
insightful 
having or showing an accurate and deep understanding ;perceptive 
 
 
 
instan...
abatement 
the act or process of reducing or otherwise abating something 
 
 
 
abruptly 
sudden 
 
 
 
Abscond 
snuck out 
 
 
 
abstract 
relating to or involving general ideas or qualities rather than specific people, objects, or actions 
 
 
 
Abundant 
large; plentiful 
 
 
 
accusatory 
chargi...
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Add to cartabatement 
the act or process of reducing or otherwise abating something 
 
 
 
abruptly 
sudden 
 
 
 
Abscond 
snuck out 
 
 
 
abstract 
relating to or involving general ideas or qualities rather than specific people, objects, or actions 
 
 
 
Abundant 
large; plentiful 
 
 
 
accusatory 
chargi...
inquisitive 
Curious; asking many questions 
 
 
 
Austerity 
Great self- denial, economy, discipline; lack of adornment 
 
 
 
Abashed 
(adj., part.) embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed 
 
 
 
Antiquated 
No longer in use; outmoded in design or style 
 
 
 
Aphorism 
A concise statement of a truth ...
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Add to cartinquisitive 
Curious; asking many questions 
 
 
 
Austerity 
Great self- denial, economy, discipline; lack of adornment 
 
 
 
Abashed 
(adj., part.) embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed 
 
 
 
Antiquated 
No longer in use; outmoded in design or style 
 
 
 
Aphorism 
A concise statement of a truth ...
Inference 
A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience; a conclusion based on evidence. 
 
 
 
context clues 
Information from the reading that hints at a word's meaning. 
 
 
 
context 
The circumstances, atmosphere, attitudes, and events surrounding a text. 
 
 
 
Characteriz...
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Add to cartInference 
A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience; a conclusion based on evidence. 
 
 
 
context clues 
Information from the reading that hints at a word's meaning. 
 
 
 
context 
The circumstances, atmosphere, attitudes, and events surrounding a text. 
 
 
 
Characteriz...
Awed 
A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder. 
 
 
 
Impractical 
(of an object or course of action) not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic. 
 
 
 
Inference 
A conclusion based on evidence in a text or personal reasoning. 
 
 
 
Main Idea 
Main point of the pas...
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Add to cartAwed 
A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder. 
 
 
 
Impractical 
(of an object or course of action) not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic. 
 
 
 
Inference 
A conclusion based on evidence in a text or personal reasoning. 
 
 
 
Main Idea 
Main point of the pas...
character traits 
tells what a person is like 
 
Example: greedy, kind 
 
 
 
draw a conclusion 
something that must be true based on evidence that is directly stated in the story 
 
 
 
conflict 
- the problem around which the action centers 
- usually between two characters or between a character ...
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Add to cartcharacter traits 
tells what a person is like 
 
Example: greedy, kind 
 
 
 
draw a conclusion 
something that must be true based on evidence that is directly stated in the story 
 
 
 
conflict 
- the problem around which the action centers 
- usually between two characters or between a character ...
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