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Vocabulary Lesson 23 and 24

Terms

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destination
a place or point set out for; end pont; goal
excess
a) something that is more than the normal, necessary, or desirable amount or quantity
b) an amount or quantity by which something exceeds another
c) over what is required or normal
statistic
a) a numerical item; datum
b) a collection of numerical items, or data
c) the branch of mathematics dealing with collecting and analyzing data
consistent
a) in agreement, not contradictory
b) sticking to the same principles or course of action; not varying
accessory
a) an extra that goes with and adds to the overall effect or usefulness of something
b) someone who aids a lawbreaker but is not present at the crime
c) something that accompanies or assists
d) not main; secondary; additional
essence
a) basic nature; identifying quality; absolutely necessary part; what is at the heart of something
b) an extract
c) perfume; scent
pertinent
related in some specific way; relevant
stationary
a) not moving; fixed; at rest
b) not increasing or decreasing; unchanging
constitution
a) the basic laws or principles of a nation or organization
b) the document that sets forth the structure and laws of the United States government
c) the structure or make-up of something, especially a person's physical make-up
appropriate
a) suitable for a particular person, situation, or place; proper; fitting
b) to take, often without permission
c) to set apart for a particular use
imperative
a) absolutely required; necessary
b) expressing a command
stately
dignified; impressive; majestic
circumstance
a) a condition, fact, or event affecting someone or something; factor
b) conditions beyond one's control
c) financial state
auxiliary
a) giving assistance or support; helping
b) held in reserve; additional
c)a helper; an organization that helps a larger one
destitute
a) very poor; penniless
b) totally lacking something necessary or desirable
significant
a) having meaning; meaningful
b) valuable; worthy of note
entail
to have a necessary part; involve; require
frivolous
a) not significant or worth attention; trivial
b) silly
institution
a) an established organization and its buildings
b) a custom or longstanding social practice
c) the act or process of beginning something
destiny
fate; fortune; one's lot in life, regarded as determined in advance

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