| Term | Definition |
|---|
| attribute | (n) trait; quality; character; s.t. that describes a person/thing as a member of a class, group |
| compare | (v) show the similarities (of two+ things) -- The piano and harp ____ with one another b/c both instruments have strings. |
| contrast | (v) to show the differences (of two+ things) -- In ____ to the harp, the piano has hammers that strike the strings. |
| marvelous | (adj) wonderful -- Mr. B is a ____ teacher b/c he speaks so clearly and has patience. |
| relative | (adj) compared to other things; in relation to other things -- School isn't so bad ____ to the alternatives. |
| extreme | (adj) on the outside edge; VERY MUCH -- I play ____ sports b/c I like danger and excitement. |
| bearable | (adj) s.t. one can handle/withstand -- the hot weather was _____ b/c I had water and a fan. |
| plunge | (v) to fall very quickly -- Stock prices ____ at the beginning of a recession. |
| range | (n) the extent to which or the limits between which variation is possible -- the ____ of steel prices; a wide range of styles. |
| quiet (v) | (v) to calm or make feel better/soothe -- He _____ed the baby by rocking and singing to her. |
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