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Lesson 4.5
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- 1Loitering VerbStanding around doing nothing
The cop thought the girl was suspicious because she was loitering in side the bank. - 2Erudition NounHigh level of scholarly knowledge
Example: Her erudition was impressive, but she was famous because of her humor.
- 3Raking In VerbEarning a lot of money
Example: She was raking in a lot of money from her restaurant business.
- 4Dialect NounForm of a language spoken by a specific group of people in a specific place
Example: New York dialect is very different from Texas dialect.
- 5Literary Form NounThe structure of writing
Example: In a good essay, the literary form should always be clear and organized.
- 6Garret NounRoom or apartment in an attic
Example: In the old days, a garret was always usually the cheapest part of a building to rent.
- 7Plaster of Paris NounWhite powder used to make molds or sculptures
Example: George Segal was an artist who is known for using plaster of paris to make his sculptures.
- 8Bread and Butter NounThe main way of supporting oneself
Example: His food truck was the bread and butter for his family.
- 9Circumstantial AdjectiveAssumed but not proven
Example: Jackie thought she knew who stole her backpack, but it was all circumstantial belief.
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- 8th grade English Flashcards on Lesson 4.5, created by Martha Juarez on 03/04/2020.
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