Rosetta Stone's Essential Academic Vocabulary: Lesson 4

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  1. comparison
    the act of examining resemblances
    They’re slightly bigger than average, and both muscular and strong, especially in comparison to me. I Am the Messenger
  2. complex
    complicated in structure
    “But I am afraid it is rather complex, and not the easiest of matters to explain, or believe.” The Night Circus
  3. description
    a statement that represents something in words
    There are tons of photographs and descriptions of places. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
  4. difference
    the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
    But the differences between the siblings were greater than their similarities. Into the Wild
  5. element
    an abstract part of something
    Cooperation and goodwill are essential elements to achieve progress in Nebraska. Washington Times (Mar 29, 2021)
  6. emphasize
    stress or single out as important
    Decide which part of the sentence you want to emphasize. Woe Is I
  7. identify
    recognize as being
    As 7th graders, you will work in teams of 3 or 4 students to identify a need in your community and a solution. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
  8. negative
    having the quality of something harmful or unpleasant
    “Definitely it’s affecting my business, in a negative way,” Mr. Murrar, 40, said. New York Times (Jun 14, 2021)
  9. positive
    involving advantage or good
    I look back on my Little Rock integration experience as ultimately a positive force that shaped the course of my life. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High
  10. similarity
    the quality of being alike
    I can't help but notice the similarity between the two men: they were both involved in wars where science played a big part in the outcome. The Fourteenth Goldfish
Created on Wed Aug 18 15:17:37 EDT 2021 (updated Fri Aug 20 15:45:29 EDT 2021)

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