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utter • (ut’ ǝr) v. to express aloud • “I don’t want to hear you utter a word during this test!” the teacher warned.
draft • (draft) n. a rough copy of something written • English teachers usually require their students to have a rough draft of a paper before writing the final copy.
rights • (rīts) n. Plural of right: a just, moral, or lawful claim • As Americans, we have many more rights than people from other countries.
declarations • (dek’ lǝ rā’ shǝns) n. plural of declaration: a written statement that makes something known • Our founding fathers made declarations of separation from England.
bombarded • (bom bärd’ ǝd) v. past tense of bombard: to attack with bombs or heavy fire from big guns • The troops bombarded the hideout of the terrorists.
retreat • (ri trēt’) v. to move back • The commander called his soldiers to retreat after seeing what they were up against.
debate • (di bāt’) n. a discussion between two groups that do not agree • There was a debate between the two presidential candidates.
exposing • (ik spōz’ ing) v. leaving open or without protection • Her mom removed the bandage, exposing the scraped knee.
composition • (kom’ pǝ zish’ ǝn) n. something put together or created, especially something written • The musician wrote an amazing new composition.
treason • (trē zǝn) n. the betraying of one’s country by helping the enemy • Benedict Arnold was hung for treason against the United States.
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