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8th Grade Vocabulary Words

Eighth-grade readers move toward high-school-level analysis across literature, argument, research, physical and life science, algebra, economics, history, and civics. This level strengthens precise Tier II and cross-curricular vocabulary while emphasizing context, analogy, word relationships, Greek and Latin roots, multiple meanings, source judgment, and evidence-based communication.

This independently authored 500-word beta curriculum is arranged in twenty pages of twenty-five words each. Words 1–300 include five cloze questions per page; words 301–500 remain fully visible and editable as list pages while the expanded practice layer is developed. Each row includes a subject-field label and an editable word-study note about a transparent affix, compound structure, capitalization, or dictionary base form. The cited Grade 8 resources calibrate difficulty and vocabulary-study skills only; all learner-facing definitions, examples, quizzes, and descriptions are original KSSR copy.

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Page 1: words 1–25

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1abetverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: abet is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. подстрека́ть 2. подбива́ть 3. подгова́риватьA driver who knowingly helps thieves escape may abet the crime.
2accordnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: accord is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. согла́сие 2. гармо́ния 3. акко́рдThe two councils reached an accord after weeks of negotiation.
3allotverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: allot is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. выделя́ть 2. вы́делить 3. отводи́тьThe schedule will allot twenty minutes to each presentation.
4amissadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: amiss is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. нела́дно 2. не та́кWhen the alarm stayed silent during the drill, the custodian knew something was amiss.
5apprehendverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: apprehend is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. аресто́вывать 2. арестова́ть 3. заде́рживатьInvestigators used the security footage to apprehend the suspect.
6assailverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: assail is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. напада́ть 2. напа́стьOpponents assail the proposal for ignoring the cost of repairs.
7atrocitynoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

1. злодея́ние 2. зве́рство 3. жесто́костьSurvivor testimony documented the wartime atrocity.
8availnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: avail is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. быть полезный 2. поле́знымThe crew pulled at the jammed door to no avail.
9avidadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: avid is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. зая́длый 2. стра́стныйAn avid birder can recognize many species by their calls.
10awryadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: awry is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. искажённый 2. искривлённый 3. косо́йThe expedition went awry when floodwater erased the trail.
11balmyadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: balmy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

не́жныйA balmy breeze made the spring evening comfortable.
12banternoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: banter is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. подтрунивать 2. добродушно подшучивать 3. поддразниватьThe teammates exchanged light banter while waiting for the match.
13bizarreadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: bizarre is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. неесте́ственный 2. ненорма́льный 3. причу́дливыйThe bizarre sculpture combines a bicycle wheel with a glass umbrella.
14blaséadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: blasé is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. пресы́щенный 2. пресы́тившийсяAfter attending dozens of premieres, the critic seemed blasé about meeting celebrities.
15bonanzanoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: bonanza is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

золото́е дноThe discovery of rare minerals created a temporary bonanza for the town.
16bountifuladjective
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обильныйRegular rain produced a bountiful apple harvest.
17cachenoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: cache is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

кэшHikers found an emergency cache containing blankets and water.
18capaciousadjective
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

1. вмести́тельный 2. просто́рный 3. объёмистыйThe capacious auditorium can seat the entire school.
19citadelnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: citadel is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. цитаде́ль 2. кре́пость 3. цитадельThe ancient citadel overlooks the harbor from a rocky hill.
20cladadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: clad is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. оде́тый 2. покрытый 3. облицованныйWorkers clad in reflective jackets directed traffic around the sinkhole.
21commemorateverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: commemorate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. чтить 2. почти́тьThe mural will commemorate the nurses who served during the epidemic.
22componentnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: component is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. компоне́нт 2. составна́я частьThe battery is a crucial component of the emergency radio.
23confiscateverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: confiscate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. конфискова́ть 2. изыма́ть 3. изъя́тьAirport officers may confiscate items that violate safety rules.
24connoisseurnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: connoisseur is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. знато́к 2. цени́тель 3. цени́тельницаA tea connoisseur can distinguish subtle differences in aroma.
25conservativeadjective
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

1. консервати́вный 2. консервативныйEngineers used a conservative estimate for the bridge's safe load.

A Bizarre Festival

Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

At a bizarre film festival, several directors reach an accord to share equipment. Their cooperation does not abet cheating; every entry remains independent. Reviewers who once seemed blasé become excited when ticket sales create a bonanza for the town library.

Russian translation

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Reading comprehension

1. What agreement do the directors reach?

They reach an accord to share equipment.

2. Does sharing equipment abet cheating?

No, each entry remains independent.

3. Who benefits from the bonanza?

The town library benefits.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ sculpture combines a bicycle wheel with a glass umbrella.

Answer: bizarre

2. A driver who knowingly helps thieves escape may ___ the crime.

Answer: abet

3. After attending dozens of premieres, the critic seemed ___ about meeting celebrities.

Answer: blasé

4. The two councils reached an ___ after weeks of negotiation.

Answer: accord

5. The discovery of rare minerals created a temporary ___ for the town.

Answer: bonanza

Page 2: words 26–50

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26crusadenoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: crusade is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. кресто́вый похо́д 2. крестовый походHer crusade against food waste persuaded several restaurants to donate leftovers.
27deceptiveadjective
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обма́нчивыйThe calm surface was deceptive because a strong current flowed underneath.
28decipherverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: decipher is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

разбирать (текст)A linguist helped decipher the faded symbols on the tablet.
29decreenoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: decree is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

постановле́ниеThe royal decree opened the port to foreign merchants.
30defaceverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: deface is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

деградироватьVandals tried to deface the memorial with paint.
31defectnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: defect is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. недоста́ток 2. дефе́кт 3. изъя́нA tiny defect in the seal allowed water to enter the container.
32deploreverb
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осужда́тьCommunity leaders deplore the destruction of the historic theater.
33deployverb
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1. разверну́ть 2. развёртывать 3. размести́тьFirefighters deploy portable pumps along the flooded street.
34desistverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: desist is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. возде́рживаться 2. воздержа́ться 3. прекрати́тьThe referee ordered the players to desist from arguing.
35deterverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: deter is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. отгова́ривать 2. отговори́ть 3. разубеди́тьBright lighting can deter theft near the station.
36dialectnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: dialect is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. диале́кт 2. наре́чие 3. го́ворThe novel preserves the coastal dialect in its dialogue.
37direadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: dire is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. дрянно́й 2. недоброка́чественный 3. нека́чественныйThe clinic faced a dire shortage of clean water.
38disgruntledadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: disgruntled is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. недово́льный 2. раздражённыйDisgruntled customers demanded refunds after the concert was canceled.
39dispatchverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: dispatch is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. депеша 2. вы́слать 3. высыла́тьThe control center will dispatch a repair crew before dawn.
40dispositionnoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ition commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. предрасположе́ние 2. скло́нность 3. размеще́ниеHer patient disposition makes nervous animals feel safe.
41doctrinenoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: doctrine is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. доктри́на 2. ве́ра 3. доктринаThe movement's doctrine emphasized nonviolent resistance.
42dubverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: dub is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. дать про́звище/кличка 2. окрести́ть 3. нарека́тьReporters dub the rescued owl “Lucky” after its recovery.
43elitenoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: elite is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

эли́таOnly the elite of the sport qualify for the final race.
44embargonoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: embargo is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. эмба́рго 2. эмбаргоThe embargo prevented companies from exporting weapons to the regime.
45embarkverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: embark is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. сади́ться на кора́бль 2. сесть на кора́бльThe researchers embark on a five-year study of coastal erosion.
46endeavornoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: endeavor is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. пыта́ться 2. стара́ться 3. прилага́ть усилиеRestoring the wetland became a shared endeavor among residents and scientists.
47enigmanoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: enigma is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. зага́дка 2. головоло́мкаThe source of the mysterious radio signal remains an enigma.
48epochnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: epoch is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. эпо́ха 2. пери́од 3. э́раThe invention of movable type began a new epoch in communication.
49eventfuladjective
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богатый событиямиThe eventful voyage included a storm, a rescue, and an unexpected discovery.
50exceptionaladjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: exceptional is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. исключи́тельный 2. исключительныйHer exceptional memory allowed her to recite the entire speech.

Page 2 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 2.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ customers demanded refunds after the concert was canceled.

Answer: disgruntled

2. Her ___ against food waste persuaded several restaurants to donate leftovers.

Answer: crusade

3. The control center will ___ a repair crew before dawn.

Answer: dispatch

4. The calm surface was ___ because a strong current flowed underneath.

Answer: deceptive

5. Her patient ___ makes nervous animals feel safe.

Answer: disposition

Page 3: words 51–75

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51excruciatingadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: excruciating is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

мучи́тельныйThe runner stopped when an excruciating pain spread through his ankle.
52fastidiousadjective
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

прихотли́выйThe fastidious conservator removed dust from the painting one grain at a time.
53fendverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: fend is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

защищатьсяThick bark helps the tree fend off insects.
54ferretverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: ferret is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. хорь 2. хорёкThe auditor will ferret out errors in the complicated accounts.
55flairnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: flair is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. спосо́бность 2. скло́нностьMina has a flair for explaining difficult equations with simple diagrams.
56flusteredadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: flustered is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

нервныйThe unexpected question left the speaker flustered for a moment.
57forebodingnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: foreboding is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. предчу́вствие 2. дурно́е предчу́вствиеDark clouds filled the sailors with foreboding.
58forfeitverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: forfeit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. утра́чивать 2. утра́тить 3. лиша́тьсяA team that uses an ineligible player may forfeit the match.
59fortifyverb
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ify commonly forms a verb meaning to make or become.

1. укреплять 2. укрепитьSandbags fortify the riverbank before the storm.
60fosterverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: foster is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

поощря́тьThe exchange program aims to foster respect between the two communities.
61gauntadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: gaunt is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. исхуда́лый 2. исхуда́вшийAfter weeks without enough food, the abandoned dog looked gaunt.
62gingerlyadverb
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ly commonly forms an adverb describing how an action occurs.

1. бе́режно 2. не́жно 3. осторо́жноShe stepped gingerly across the icy porch.
63glutnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: glut is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

засорA glut of tomatoes caused prices at the market to fall.
64grappleverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: grapple is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. боро́ться 2. схвати́ться 3. сцепи́тьсяCity planners grapple with how to add housing without removing parks.
65gropeverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: grope is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. щу́пать 2. ощу́пывать 3. нащу́пыватьIn the dark tent, Leo had to grope for the flashlight.
66gullibleadjective
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.

1. дове́рчивый 2. легкове́рный 3. наи́вныйA gullible reader may trust the fake advertisement.
67haggardadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: haggard is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

измождённыйThe haggard rescue workers finally rested after the overnight search.
68havennoun
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1. га́вань 2. портThe sheltered bay became a haven for boats during the storm.
69heritagenoun
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1. насле́дие 2. наследиеThe festival celebrates the region's musical heritage.
70hindrancenoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

1. поме́ха 2. препя́тствиеA broken compass became a serious hindrance in the fog.
71humaneadjective
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1. гуманита́рный 2. гума́нный 3. челове́ческийThe shelter follows humane practices when caring for injured wildlife.
72incenseverb
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1. беси́ть 2. взбеси́ть 3. разгне́ватьThe decision to close the clinic will incense many residents.
73infiniteadjective
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1. бесконе́чный 2. безграни́чный 3. бескра́йнийA mathematical line extends an infinite distance in both directions.
74instillverb
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1. внуша́ть 2. внуши́ть 3. всели́тьDaily practice can instill confidence in a new musician.
75instituteverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: institute is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

инициироватьThe school will institute a recycling policy next term.

Page 3 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 3.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The runner stopped when an ___ pain spread through his ankle.

Answer: excruciating

2. City planners ___ with how to add housing without removing parks.

Answer: grapple

3. The ___ conservator removed dust from the painting one grain at a time.

Answer: fastidious

4. In the dark tent, Leo had to ___ for the flashlight.

Answer: grope

5. Thick bark helps the tree ___ off insects.

Answer: fend

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76interveneverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: intervene is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. вмешиваться 2. вмешатьсяA mediator may intervene before the disagreement becomes violent.
77languishverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: languish is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. тоскова́ть 2. изныва́тьThe unfinished bill may languish in committee for months.
78legendaryadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: legendary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. легенда́рный 2. легендарныйThe goalkeeper's legendary save is still discussed decades later.
79luminousadjective
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

1. светя́щийся 2. флюоресце́нтныйLuminous paint marks the emergency exit in darkness.
80miennoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: mien is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ми́на 2. физионо́мияDespite the tense hearing, the witness maintained a calm mien.
81millenniumnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: millennium is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. тысячеле́тие 2. тысячелетиеThe temple has stood for nearly a millennium.
82minimizeverb
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.

1. минимизи́ровать 2. своди́ть к ми́нимумуProtective covers minimize damage from dust and sunlight.
83musterverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: muster is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

сборThe exhausted climber had to muster enough strength for the final ascent.
84onslaughtnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: onslaught is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

на́тискThe seawall absorbed the first onslaught of storm waves.
85ornateadjective
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бароккоAn ornate border of vines surrounds the manuscript.
86ovationnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: ovation is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ова́ция 2. бурный 3. бу́рные аплодисме́нтыThe orchestra received a standing ovation after the final movement.
87overtadjective
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явныйThe policy faced overt resistance from several council members.
88panoramanoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: panorama is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. панора́ма 2. панорамаFrom the summit, hikers saw a panorama of lakes and forests.
89phenomenonnoun
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Field: Grade 8 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: phenomenon is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. необыкновенный 2. фено́мен 3. феноме́нBioluminescence is a natural phenomenon in which organisms produce light.
90pioneernoun
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Field: Grade 8 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: pioneer is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. первопрохо́дец 2. первооткрыва́тель 3. пионе́рThe engineer became a pioneer in low-cost water purification.
91pivotaladjective
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Field: Grade 8 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: pivotal is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. основной 2. центральныйThe witness's photograph played a pivotal role in the investigation.
92plunderverb
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Field: Grade 8 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: plunder is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

гра́битьInvading soldiers tried to plunder the town's stores.
93porousadjective
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Field: Grade 8 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: porous is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. по́ристый 2. пористыйPorous rock absorbs water more readily than solid granite.
94preposterousadjective
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Field: Grade 8 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

1. неле́пый 2. абсу́рдныйThe rumor that the moon had disappeared was preposterous.
95prodigynoun
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Field: Grade 8 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: prodigy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. вундерки́нд 2. ге́нийThe piano prodigy composed her first concerto at age twelve.
96proficientadjective
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Field: Grade 8 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: proficient is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. уме́лый 2. иску́сный 3. компете́нтныйA proficient coder can identify the source of the error quickly.
97pseudonymnoun
Study

Field: Grade 8 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: pseudonym is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. псевдони́м 2. вы́мышленное и́мяThe novelist published the mystery under a pseudonym.
98pungentadjective
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Field: Grade 8 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: pungent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. е́дкий 2. о́стрыйThe pungent smoke from the burning rubber made our eyes water.
99rankleverb
Study

Field: Grade 8 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: rankle is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. терзать 2. му́чить 3. раздража́тьThe unfair accusation continued to rankle him years later.
100rebukeverb
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Field: Grade 8 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: rebuke is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. брани́ть 2. де́лать вы́говор 3. отчи́тыватьThe judge will rebuke any lawyer who ignores the court's rules.

The Legendary Wetland

Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

A pioneer ecologist records a rare migration phenomenon in a wetland that later begins to languish. Her legendary notebooks show where birds once nested. Conservationists intervene by restoring water flow and native plants.

Russian translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. What did the pioneer record?

She recorded a migration phenomenon.

2. What happens to the wetland?

The wetland begins to languish.

3. How do conservationists intervene?

They restore water flow and native plants.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. A mediator may ___ before the disagreement becomes violent.

Answer: intervene

2. Bioluminescence is a natural ___ in which organisms produce light.

Answer: phenomenon

3. The unfinished bill may ___ in committee for months.

Answer: languish

4. The engineer became a ___ in low-cost water purification.

Answer: pioneer

5. The goalkeeper's ___ save is still discussed decades later.

Answer: legendary

Page 5: words 101–125

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101argumentationnoun
Study

Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

аргумента́цияEffective argumentation connects each reason to reliable evidence.
102substantiationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

обоснованиеThe editor requested substantiation for the article's surprising statistic.
103interpretiveadjective
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

интерпретирующийHer interpretive essay examines how the storm symbolizes fear.
104analyticaladjective
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: analytical is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

аналитическийAn analytical reader compares the author's claim with the supporting data.
105intertextualitynoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

интертекстуальностьThe novel's allusion to an ancient myth creates intertextuality.
106apostrophenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: apostrophe is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. апо́строф 2. апостро́ф 3. апострофThe poet uses apostrophe when she speaks directly to the moon.
107metonymynoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: metonymy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. метони́мия 2. метонимияIn the phrase “the crown announced,” crown is metonymy for the monarch.
108synecdochenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: synecdoche is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. сине́кдоха 2. синекдохаCalling workers “hired hands” uses synecdoche because hands represent people.
109foreshadowingnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: foreshadowing is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

авгурThe cracked compass provides foreshadowing of the travelers' coming trouble.
110foilnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: foil is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

фольга́The cautious brother serves as a foil to the reckless hero.
111revisionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. пересмо́тр 2. повторе́ние 3. реви́зияDuring revision, Lila moved her strongest evidence closer to the claim.
112editingnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: editing is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

редакти́рованиеCareful editing removed three sentence fragments from the report.
113colloquialismnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

1. просторе́чие 2. разгово́рное выраже́ниеThe dialogue includes the colloquialism “no big deal” to sound natural.
114morphologynoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Root and suffix focus: -logy means the study of a subject.

1. морфоло́гия 2. морфологияMorphology helps readers connect predict, prediction, and predictable.
115semanticsnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: semantics is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. сема́нтика 2. семантикаA lesson in semantics showed how context changes the meaning of light.
116phonologynoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Root and suffix focus: -logy means the study of a subject.

1. фоноло́гия 2. фонологияPhonology explains why certain sound combinations are common in English.
117lexicographynoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Root and suffix focus: -graphy relates to writing, recording, or describing.

1. лексикогра́фия 2. лексикографияModern lexicography uses large language collections to track word usage.
118homophonenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: homophone is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

омофо́нFlour is a homophone of flower.
119homographnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: homograph is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. омо́граф 2. омо́нимThe word bow is a homograph because it can name a ribbon or an act of bending.
120inflectionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. фле́ксия 2. оконча́ние 3. словоизмене́ниеAdding -ed is an inflection that marks past tense in walked.
121derivationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

происхожде́ниеThe derivation of happiness adds a suffix to happy.
122repetitionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ition commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. повторе́ние 2. зау́чивание наизу́стьThe speech uses repetition to make its central promise memorable.
123inversionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. инве́рсия 2. обра́тный поря́док слово 3. обра́тный поря́док словThe line “Bright was the moon” uses inversion.
124rhetorical-questionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: rhetorical + question. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

риторический вопрос“Who would choose polluted water?” is a rhetorical-question that challenges the audience.
125call-to-actionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: call + to + action. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

призыв к действиюThe final paragraph includes a call-to-action asking readers to conserve water.

Page 5 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 5.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ helps readers connect predict, prediction, and predictable.

Answer: morphology

2. The editor requested ___ for the article's surprising statistic.

Answer: substantiation

3. A lesson in ___ showed how context changes the meaning of light.

Answer: semantics

4. Her ___ essay examines how the storm symbolizes fear.

Answer: interpretive

5. ___ explains why certain sound combinations are common in English.

Answer: phonology

Page 6: words 126–150

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126audiencenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ence commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

1. пу́блика 2. зри́тели 3. аудито́рияThe writer defines technical terms because the audience includes beginners.
127purposenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: purpose is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. цель 2. моти́в 3. причи́наThe article's purpose is to explain how vaccines train the immune system.
128formatnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: format is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. структу́ра 2. форма́тA timeline is an effective format for showing a sequence of events.
129structurenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: structure is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. структу́ра 2. структураThe essay's compare-and-contrast structure makes the differences easy to follow.
130organizationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ization forms a noun for a process of making or becoming.

1. организа́ция 2. организацияClear organization guides readers from the problem to the proposed solution.
131classificationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. классифика́ция 2. классифици́рованиеThe classification of rocks depends on how they formed.
132counterargumentnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ment commonly forms a noun for an action, process, state, or result.

контраргуме́нтThe essay answers the counterargument that the project costs too much.
133warrantnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: warrant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

гара́нтияThe writer's warrant connects lower emissions with improved public health.
134relevancenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

1. актуа́льность 2. уме́стность 3. релева́нтностьThe judge questioned the relevance of testimony about an unrelated event.
135publicationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. обнаро́дование 2. опубликова́ние 3. публика́цияThe scientific publication requires every study to describe its methods.
136manuscriptnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: manuscript is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ру́копись 2. манускри́птThe author sent the completed manuscript to her editor.
137editorialnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: editorial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. передови́ца 2. редакцио́нная статья́ 3. передова́яThe newspaper's editorial argues for safer bicycle lanes.
138anthologynoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Root and suffix focus: -logy means the study of a subject.

1. антоло́гия 2. хрестома́тия 3. антологияOur anthology includes folktales from twelve regions.
139précisnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: précis is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. сво́дка 2. резюме́ 3. конспе́ктHis précis reduces the lengthy report to one accurate paragraph.
140synopsisnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: synopsis is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. краткий 2. кра́ткий обзо́р 3. сино́псисThe program provides a synopsis of the play before the performance.
141bildungsromannoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: bildungsroman is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

роман воспитанияThe bildungsroman traces how its young narrator develops courage and judgment.
142epistolaryadjective
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: epistolary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

эпистолярныйThe epistolary novel reveals the mystery through a series of emails.
143historical-fictionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: historical + fiction. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

историческая фантастикаThe historical-fiction novel places its heroine in a wartime hospital.
144speculative-fictionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: speculative + fiction. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

спекулятивная фантастикаThe speculative-fiction story asks what might happen if memories could be traded.
145magical-realismnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: magical + realism. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

магический реализмIn the magical-realism tale, the family accepts a floating house without surprise.
146stream-of-consciousnessnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: stream + of + consciousness. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

поток сознанияThe stream-of-consciousness passage shifts rapidly among memories, sounds, and worries.
147interior-monologuenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: interior + monologue. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

интерьер-монологThe interior-monologue reveals doubts that the character never speaks aloud.
148free-versenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: free + verse. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

свободный стихThe free-verse poem varies its line lengths to imitate ocean waves.
149blank-versenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: blank + verse. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

белый стихThe dramatist uses blank-verse for the ruler's serious speech.
150sonnetnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: sonnet is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. соне́т 2. сонетThe sonnet turns from loss to hope in its final lines.

Page 6 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 6.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. His ___ reduces the lengthy report to one accurate paragraph.

Answer: précis

2. The article's ___ is to explain how vaccines train the immune system.

Answer: purpose

3. The program provides a ___ of the play before the performance.

Answer: synopsis

4. A timeline is an effective ___ for showing a sequence of events.

Answer: format

5. The ___ traces how its young narrator develops courage and judgment.

Answer: bildungsroman

Page 7: words 151–175

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151odenoun
Study

Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: ode is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. о́да 2. одаThe poet wrote an ode celebrating the endurance of an old oak tree.
152elegynoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: elegy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. эле́гия 2. элегияThe elegy remembers the fisher and the coast he loved.
153balladnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: ballad is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. балла́да 2. балладаThe traditional ballad recounts a sailor's dangerous voyage.
154haikunoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: haiku is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ха́йку 2. хо́ккуHer haiku describes one raindrop trembling on a leaf.
155limericknoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: limerick is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ли́мерик 2. лимерикThe limerick ends with a playful rhyme about a confused chef.
156lyricnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: lyric is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

лирикThe lyric explores the speaker's longing for home.
157narrative-poemnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: narrative + poem. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

повествовательная поэмаThe narrative-poem follows a messenger across a frozen mountain.
158dramatic-monologuenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: dramatic + monologue. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

драма-монологThe dramatic-monologue exposes the mayor's pride through his own words.
159personanoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: persona is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

персона́жThe poet creates a curious child's persona to describe the museum.
160enjambmentnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ment commonly forms a noun for an action, process, state, or result.

1. анжамбема́н 2. перено́сThe poet uses enjambment to pull the reader quickly into the next line.
161caesuranoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: caesura is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

цезу́раA dash creates a caesura that interrupts the speaker's confident rhythm.
162scansionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

сканированиеThrough scansion, the students identified the line's repeating beat.
163iambnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: iamb is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

ямбThe word awake can illustrate an iamb.
164trocheenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: trochee is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. трохе́й 2. хоре́йThe word garden can illustrate a trochee.
165anapestnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: anapest is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

ана́пестThe phrase in the dark can form an anapest when read with the final word stressed.
166dactylnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: dactyl is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. да́ктиль 2. дактильThe word merrily begins with the pattern of a dactyl.
167pentameternoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: pentameter is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

пятиметровыйMany of the play's speeches are written in iambic pentameter.
168rhyme-schemenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: rhyme + scheme. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

рифма-схемаThe stanza's rhyme-scheme is ABAB.
169cacophonynoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: cacophony is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. какофо́ния 2. какофонияClashing consonants create a cacophony during the battle scene.
170euphonynoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: euphony is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

благозву́чиеLong vowels and gentle consonants give the lullaby its euphony.
171plotlinenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: plotline is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

сюжетная линияThe missing map begins the adventure plotline.
172internal-conflictnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: internal + conflict. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

внутренний конфликтHer internal-conflict grows as she must choose between loyalty and honesty.
173external-conflictnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: external + conflict. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

внешний конфликтThe climber's external-conflict is the approaching blizzard.
174rising-actionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: rising + action. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

восходящего действияDuring the rising-action, each clue brings the detective closer to danger.
175falling-actionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: falling + action. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

падающее действиеThe falling-action explains how the village rebuilds after the flood.

Rhythm in a Ballad

Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

The poetry club compares a narrative ballad with a brief haiku and a mournful elegy. Students clap an anapest, which rises toward its stressed syllable, then a dactyl, which begins with one. Hearing both patterns clarifies how meter shapes mood.

Russian translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. Which poem tells a narrative?

The ballad tells a narrative.

2. Which poem is mournful?

The elegy is mournful.

3. Why do students clap the meters?

Clapping helps them hear the rhythmic patterns.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ remembers the fisher and the coast he loved.

Answer: elegy

2. The phrase in the dark can form an ___ when read with the final word stressed.

Answer: anapest

3. The traditional ___ recounts a sailor's dangerous voyage.

Answer: ballad

4. The word merrily begins with the pattern of a ___.

Answer: dactyl

5. Her ___ describes one raindrop trembling on a leaf.

Answer: haiku

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176inciting-incidentnoun
Study

Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: inciting + incident. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

провокационный инцидентThe theft of the compass is the inciting-incident that starts the search.
177antiheronoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: antihero is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. антигеро́й 2. антигеройThe reluctant smuggler is an antihero who sometimes acts selfishly.
178round-characternoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: round + character. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

круглый характерThe captain is a round-character whose courage exists beside pride and fear.
179flat-characternoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: flat + character. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

плоский персонажThe boastful guard remains a flat-character with little inner development.
180dynamic-characternoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: dynamic + character. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

динамический персонажThe selfish prince becomes a dynamic-character when he learns to serve others.
181static-characternoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: static + character. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

статический символThe loyal gardener is a static-character whose values stay steady.
182tragic-heronoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: tragic + hero. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

трагический геройThe general becomes a tragic-hero when ambition destroys his judgment.
183comic-reliefnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: comic + relief. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

комический рельефThe nervous cook provides comic-relief before the final battle.
184allegoricaladjective
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: allegorical is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

аллегори́ческийThe allegorical journey represents a society's struggle for justice.
185narrative-arcnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: narrative + arc. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

повествовательная аркаThe narrative-arc moves from isolation to friendship.
186frame-storynoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: frame + story. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

рамка-историяIn the frame-story, travelers exchange tales during a storm.
187unreliable-narratornoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: unreliable + narrator. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

ненадежный рассказчикContradictory details reveal that the speaker is an unreliable-narrator.
188dramatic-ironynoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: dramatic + irony. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

драматическая иронияDramatic-irony builds tension because viewers see the hidden key before the hero does.
189situational-ironynoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: situational + irony. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

ситуационная иронияThe fire station flooding during a drought creates situational-irony.
190verbal-ironynoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: verbal + irony. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

словесная иронияSaying “perfect timing” after missing the bus is verbal-irony.
191stock-characternoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: stock + character. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

стандартный персонажThe boastful rival begins as a stock-character but later gains complexity.
192quest-narrativenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: quest + narrative. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

квест-повествованиеThe quest-narrative sends three friends in search of a healing spring.
193coming-of-ageadjective
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: coming + of + age. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

ростThe coming-of-age novel follows a teenager learning to accept responsibility.
194epigraphnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: epigraph is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

эпиграфThe chapter's epigraph hints that freedom will be its central concern.
195epiloguenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: epilogue is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. послесло́вие 2. эпило́гThe epilogue shows the characters ten years after the voyage.
196prologuenoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: prologue is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. проло́г 2. предисло́виеThe prologue recounts the legend that motivates the hero.
197stage-directionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: stage + direction. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

режиссураThe stage-direction tells the actor to whisper from behind the door.
198screenplaynoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: screenplay is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

сцена́рийThe screenplay indicates each scene's setting and camera-visible action.
199tableaunoun
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: tableau is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

картинаThe actors formed a tableau of the signing ceremony.
200archetypaladjective
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Field: Grade 8 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: archetypal is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

архетипическийThe mentor's guidance is an archetypal feature of many hero stories.

Page 8 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 8.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The reluctant smuggler is an ___ who sometimes acts selfishly.

Answer: antihero

2. Saying “perfect timing” after missing the bus is ___.

Answer: verbal-irony

3. The captain is a ___ whose courage exists beside pride and fear.

Answer: round-character

4. The boastful rival begins as a ___ but later gains complexity.

Answer: stock-character

5. The boastful guard remains a ___ with little inner development.

Answer: flat-character

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201kinetic-energynoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: kinetic + energy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

кинетическая энергияThe rolling ball gains kinetic-energy as it speeds down the ramp.
202protein-synthesisnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: protein + synthesis. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

синтез белкаDuring protein-synthesis, ribosomes join amino acids in a specified order.
203thermal-energynoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: thermal + energy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

тепловая энергияHeating the water increases its thermal-energy.
204mechanical-energynoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: mechanical + energy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

механическая энергияAt the top of its swing, the pendulum's mechanical-energy is mostly stored.
205chemical-energynoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: chemical + energy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

химическая энергетикаA battery converts chemical-energy into electrical energy.
206electrical-energynoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: electrical + energy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

электроэнергияThe solar panels supply electrical-energy to the building.
207electromagneticadjective
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: electromagnetic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. электромагни́тный 2. электромагнитныйVisible light is one type of electromagnetic radiation.
208diffractionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

дифра́кцияDiffraction causes water waves to fan out after passing through a narrow gap.
209interferencenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ence commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

1. интерфере́нция 2. интерференцияInterference creates alternating bright and dark bands on the screen.
210resonancenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

1. резона́нс 2. резонансResonance made the tuning fork vibrate more intensely.
211photonnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: photon is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. фото́н 2. фотонA photon of visible light can be absorbed by a plant pigment.
212centripetaladjective
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: centripetal is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

центростреми́тельныйCentripetal force keeps the ball moving in a circle on its string.
213centrifugaladjective
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: centrifugal is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

центробе́жныйPassengers sense a centrifugal effect when a car turns sharply.
214torquenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: torque is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. моме́нт си́лы 2. крутя́щий моме́нтA longer wrench can produce more torque on a tight bolt.
215conductivitynoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

1. проводи́мость 2. электропрово́дность 3. электропроводи́мостьCopper's high conductivity makes it useful in electrical wiring.
216series-circuitnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: series + circuit. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

последовательная цепьOne broken bulb can interrupt an entire series-circuit.
217parallel-circuitnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: parallel + circuit. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

параллельный контурIn a parallel-circuit, one lamp can stay lit when another fails.
218ionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: ion is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ио́н 2. ионA sodium atom becomes a positive ion after losing an electron.
219protonnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: proton is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. прото́н 2. протонThe proton count determines which element an atom is.
220neutronnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: neutron is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. нейтро́н 2. нейтронA neutron adds mass to an atom without adding electric charge.
221electronnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: electron is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. электро́н 2. электронAn electron may move to a higher energy level after absorbing energy.
222valencenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: valence is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

вале́нтностьCarbon's valence allows it to form four covalent bonds.
223covalentadjective
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: covalent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

ковалентныйTwo hydrogen atoms form a covalent bond by sharing electrons.
224ionicadjective
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: ionic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

ионныйTable salt is an ionic compound made from sodium and chloride ions.
225aciditynoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

1. кисло́тность 2. кислотностьA pH test can compare the acidity of lemon juice and water.

Page 9 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 9.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Copper's high ___ makes it useful in electrical wiring.

Answer: conductivity

2. Heating the water increases its ___.

Answer: thermal-energy

3. One broken bulb can interrupt an entire ___.

Answer: series-circuit

4. At the top of its swing, the pendulum's ___ is mostly stored.

Answer: mechanical-energy

5. In a ___, one lamp can stay lit when another fails.

Answer: parallel-circuit

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226alkalinitynoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

щелочностьLimestone can increase a lake's alkalinity.
227oxidationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. окисле́ние 2. оксида́цияRust forms through oxidation of iron.
228reductionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. уменьше́ние 2. сниже́ние 3. сведе́ниеDuring reduction, copper ions gain electrons and become copper atoms.
229combustionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. возгора́ние 2. горе́ние 3. сгора́ниеComplete combustion of the fuel produces carbon dioxide and water.
230endothermicadjective
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: endothermic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

эндотерми́ческийThe endothermic reaction made the container feel cold.
231exothermicadjective
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: exothermic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

экзотерми́ческийThe exothermic reaction warmed the solution.
232cell-membranenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: cell + membrane. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

клеточная мембранаThe cell-membrane allows some substances to pass while blocking others.
233mitochondrionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: mitochondrion is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. митохо́ндрия 2. митохондрияA muscle cell contains many mitochondria, and each mitochondrion helps supply energy.
234chloroplastnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: chloroplast is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

хлоропла́стChlorophyll inside each chloroplast absorbs light.
235ribosomenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: ribosome is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. рибосо́ма 2. рибосомаA ribosome links amino acids in the order specified by genetic instructions.
236genotypenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: genotype is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. геноти́п 2. генотипThe plant's genotype includes one allele for tall growth and one for short growth.
237phenotypenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: phenotype is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. феноти́п 2. фенотипSunlight can influence the color phenotype of some plants.
238meiosisnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: meiosis is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. мейо́з 2. мейозMeiosis creates genetic variation in eggs and sperm.
239mitosisnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: mitosis is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. мито́з 2. митозSkin cells multiply through mitosis as a cut heals.
240natural-selectionnoun
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Word study: Term structure: natural + selection. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

естественный отборNatural-selection favored moths whose coloring hid them from predators.
241speciationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

видообразованиеLong isolation on separate islands can lead to speciation.
242transcriptionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. транскри́пция 2. транскрипцияDuring transcription, a cell produces an RNA copy of a gene.
243successionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

последовательностьAfter the lava cools, ecological succession begins with lichens.
244hormonenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: hormone is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. гормо́н 2. инкре́т 3. гормонThe hormone insulin helps regulate blood glucose.
245antibioticnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Prefix focus: anti- means against or opposed to.

1. антибио́тик 2. антибиотикA doctor may prescribe an antibiotic for a confirmed bacterial infection.
246tectonic-platenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: tectonic + plate. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

тектоническая плитаThe Pacific tectonic-plate meets several other plates along active boundaries.
247codonnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: codon is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. кодо́н 2. три́плетEach codon in messenger RNA directs one step in protein assembly.
248subductionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

субду́кцияSubduction can produce deep ocean trenches and volcanic arcs.
249convection-currentnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: convection + current. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

конвекционный токA convection-current forms in the heated water.
250fault-linenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: fault + line. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

линия разломаThe earthquake began near a mapped fault-line.

Evidence of Change

Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

During transcription, a cell copies genetic information into RNA. Over generations, natural-selection can favor useful variations, and isolated populations may undergo speciation. These biological processes differ from combustion, a chemical reaction involving oxygen, and from a simple reduction in population size.

Russian translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. What happens during transcription?

Genetic information is copied into RNA.

2. What may happen to isolated populations?

They may undergo speciation.

3. Is combustion a biological process?

No, combustion is a chemical reaction.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ favored moths whose coloring hid them from predators.

Answer: natural-selection

2. During ___, copper ions gain electrons and become copper atoms.

Answer: reduction

3. Long isolation on separate islands can lead to ___.

Answer: speciation

4. Complete ___ of the fuel produces carbon dioxide and water.

Answer: combustion

5. During ___, a cell produces an RNA copy of a gene.

Answer: transcription

Page 11: words 251–275

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251seismic-wavenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: seismic + wave. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

сейсмическая волнаA seismic-wave reached the distant station several minutes after the quake.
252rock-cyclenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: rock + cycle. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

рок-циклMelting, cooling, erosion, and pressure drive the rock-cycle.
253greenhouse-effectnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: greenhouse + effect. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

парниковый эффектWithout the natural greenhouse-effect, Earth's average temperature would be much lower.
254carbon-cyclenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: carbon + cycle. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

углеродный циклPhotosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the air as part of the carbon-cycle.
255ocean-currentnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: ocean + current. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

океанское течениеA warm ocean-current can raise winter temperatures along a coast.
256programmingnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: programming is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. программи́рование 2. программированиеProgramming the robot required a loop that repeated the movement.
257bandwidthnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: bandwidth is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. пропускной 2. ширина́ полоса 3. пропускна́я спосо́бностьStreaming several videos at once uses considerable bandwidth.
258binaryadjective
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: binary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. двои́чный 2. бина́рныйComputers store many kinds of information in binary form using zeros and ones.
259nanotechnologynoun
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Word study: Root and suffix focus: -logy means the study of a subject.

нанотехноло́гияNanotechnology can create coatings that resist water and stains.
260telemetrynoun
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Word study: Root and suffix focus: -metry relates to measuring.

телеметрияSatellite telemetry reported the spacecraft's temperature and speed.
261microprocessornoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Prefix focus: micro- means small.

1. микропроце́ссор 2. микропроцессорThe washing machine's microprocessor controls each cycle.
262hardwarenoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: hardware is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. аппарату́ра 2. хардве́р 3. аппара́тное обеспече́ниеThe keyboard and monitor are computer hardware.
263concaveadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: concave is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. во́гнутый 2. вогнутыйA concave mirror can focus parallel light rays.
264convexadjective
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: convex is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. вы́пуклый 2. выпуклыйA convex lens can bring light rays together.
265focal-pointnoun
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Word study: Term structure: focal + point. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

фокусThe paper began to warm when sunlight converged at the focal-point.
266lensnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: lens is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ли́нза 2. объекти́в 3. линзаThe microscope's objective lens magnifies the specimen.
267polarizationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ization forms a noun for a process of making or becoming.

поляриза́цияPolarization helps sunglasses reduce reflected glare.
268ultravioletadjective
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: ultraviolet is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ультрафиоле́товый 2. ультрафиолетовыйUltraviolet radiation can damage unprotected skin.
269infraredadjective
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: infrared is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. инфракра́сное излуче́ние 2. инфракра́сный 3. инфракрасныйA thermal camera detects infrared radiation from warm objects.
270x-raynoun
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Word study: Term structure: x + ray. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

1. рентге́новский луч 2. рентге́нAn x-ray revealed a small fracture in the bone.
271gamma-raynoun
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Word study: Term structure: gamma + ray. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

гамма-излучениеA gamma-ray can pass through materials that block visible light.
272radio-wavenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: radio + wave. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

радиоволныThe antenna transmits a radio-wave carrying the audio signal.
273microwavenoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: microwave is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. микроволна́ 2. микроволнаA microwave in radar can reflect from an approaching storm.
274visible-lightnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: visible + light. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

видимый светA prism separates visible-light into a band of colors.
275sound-wavenoun
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Word study: Term structure: sound + wave. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

звуковая волнаThe sound-wave traveled through air from the speaker to the microphone.

Page 11 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 11.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Without the natural ___, Earth's average temperature would be much lower.

Answer: greenhouse-effect

2. The microscope's objective ___ magnifies the specimen.

Answer: lens

3. Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the air as part of the ___.

Answer: carbon-cycle

4. ___ helps sunglasses reduce reflected glare.

Answer: polarization

5. A warm ___ can raise winter temperatures along a coast.

Answer: ocean-current

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276pitchnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: pitch is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. тон 2. высота́ 3. дёготьA faster vibration produces a higher pitch.
277decibelnoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: decibel is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. децибе́л 2. децибелA whisper has a much lower decibel level than a siren.
278echonoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: echo is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. э́хо 2. отголо́сок 3. о́тзвукThe shout returned as an echo from the canyon wall.
279gear-rationoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Term structure: gear + ratio. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

передаточное числоChanging the gear-ratio increased the bicycle wheel's turning force.
280powernoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: power is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. мо́щность 2. мощностьThe motor's power tells how quickly it can perform work.
281horsepowernoun
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Field: Grade 8 science and technology word

Word study: Base-form focus: horsepower is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. лошади́ная си́ла 2. л. с. 3. лошадиная силаThe larger engine produces greater horsepower.
282periodic-tablenoun
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Word study: Term structure: periodic + table. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

периодическая таблицаThe periodic-table places elements with similar behaviors in the same column.
283atomic-numbernoun
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атомный номерOxygen has an atomic-number of eight.
284atomic-massnoun
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атомная массаThe periodic table lists chlorine's atomic-mass as about 35.45.
285chemical-symbolnoun
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химический символFe is the chemical-symbol for iron.
286electron-shellnoun
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электронная оболочкаThe first electron-shell can hold two electrons.
287aqueousadjective
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

1. во́дный 2. водяно́й 3. водяни́стыйThe label aq indicates that the substance is in an aqueous solution.
288colloidnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: colloid is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

колло́идFog is a colloid of liquid droplets dispersed in air.
289saturatedadjective
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насы́щенныйNo more sugar dissolved once the solution became saturated.
290unsaturatedadjective
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ненасы́щенныйThe unsaturated solution accepted another spoonful of salt.
291supersaturatedadjective
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перенасыщенныйA seed crystal caused the supersaturated solution to crystallize rapidly.
292dominantadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: dominant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. домини́рующий 2. преоблада́ющийA dominant allele can mask the effect of a recessive allele.
293recessiveadjective
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

рецессивныйA recessive trait may appear when an organism inherits two recessive alleles.
294homozygousadjective
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

гомозиготныйA homozygous plant carries two matching alleles for seed color.
295heterozygousadjective
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гетерозиготныйA heterozygous organism can pass either allele to its offspring.
296sex-linkedadjective
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сцепленный с поломRed-green color blindness is often taught as a sex-linked trait.
297pedigreenoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: pedigree is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. родосло́вие 2. родосло́внаяThe pedigree suggests that the trait is recessive.
298genetic-codenoun
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Word study: Term structure: genetic + code. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

генетический кодNearly all organisms use the same basic genetic-code.
299DNAnoun
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Word study: Capitalization focus: DNA is an abbreviation or initialism; preserve its capital letters.

ДНКA DNA sequence contains information that cells can copy.
300RNAnoun
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Word study: Capitalization focus: RNA is an abbreviation or initialism; preserve its capital letters.

1. РНК 2. рибонуклеи́новая кислота́Messenger RNA carries a gene's instructions to a ribosome.

Page 12 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 12.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The shout returned as an ___ from the canyon wall.

Answer: echo

2. A seed crystal caused the ___ solution to crystallize rapidly.

Answer: supersaturated

3. Changing the ___ increased the bicycle wheel's turning force.

Answer: gear-ratio

4. A ___ allele can mask the effect of a recessive allele.

Answer: dominant

5. The motor's ___ tells how quickly it can perform work.

Answer: power

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301linear-equationnoun
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Word study: Term structure: linear + equation. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

линейное уравнениеThe linear-equation y = 3x + 2 has a slope of three.
302y-interceptnoun
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Word study: Term structure: y + intercept. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

пересечение оси YThe line's y-intercept is (0, 4).
303x-interceptnoun
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Word study: Term structure: x + intercept. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

x-перехватThe graph has an x-intercept at (-2, 0).
304fixed-costnoun
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Word study: Term structure: fixed + cost. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

фиксированная стоимостьMonthly rent remains a fixed-cost whether the bakery sells ten loaves or a thousand.
305variable-costnoun
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Word study: Term structure: variable + cost. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

переменная стоимостьFlour is a variable-cost because the bakery buys more when it makes more bread.
306line-of-best-fitnoun
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Word study: Term structure: line + of + best + fit. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

линия наилучшего соответствияThe line-of-best-fit shows that study time and test scores generally rise together.
307associationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. объедине́ние 2. соедине́ниеThe scatter plot suggests a positive association between temperature and ice-cream sales.
308sales-taxnoun
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Word study: Term structure: sales + tax. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

налог с продажThe receipt lists sales-tax separately from the item's price.
309direct-variationnoun
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Word study: Term structure: direct + variation. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

прямой вариантThe distance traveled shows direct-variation with time when speed remains constant.
310inverse-variationnoun
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Word study: Term structure: inverse + variation. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

обратная вариацияFor a fixed distance, travel time shows inverse-variation with speed.
311rate-of-changenoun
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Word study: Term structure: rate + of + change. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

скорость измененияThe graph's rate-of-change is five kilometers per hour.
312property-taxnoun
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Word study: Term structure: property + tax. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

налог на имуществоThe town uses property-tax revenue to support schools and fire services.
313scientific-notationnoun
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Word study: Term structure: scientific + notation. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

научная записьThe distance 150,000,000 kilometers is 1.5 × 10⁸ in scientific-notation.
314square-rootnoun
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Word study: Term structure: square + root. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

квадратный кореньThe principal square-root of 81 is 9.
315cube-rootnoun
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Word study: Term structure: cube + root. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

кубический кореньThe cube-root of 125 is 5.
316irrational-numbernoun
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Word study: Term structure: irrational + number. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

иррациональное числоThe number π is an irrational-number with a nonrepeating decimal.
317rational-numbernoun
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Word study: Term structure: rational + number. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

рациональное числоThe decimal 0.75 is a rational-number because it equals 3/4.
318payroll-taxnoun
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Word study: Term structure: payroll + tax. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

налог на заработную платуThe pay stub shows the payroll-tax withheld from the worker's earnings.
319pythagorean-theoremnoun
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Word study: Term structure: pythagorean + theorem. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Теорема ПифагораThe pythagorean-theorem confirms that a triangle with sides 3, 4, and 5 is right.
320hypotenusenoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: hypotenuse is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. гипотену́за 2. гипотенузаThe hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle.
321congruencenoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ence commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

конгруэ́нтностьA sequence of rigid motions can demonstrate the triangles' congruence.
322transformationnoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

преображе́ниеA rotation is a transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point.
323alternate-interior-anglesnoun
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Word study: Term structure: alternate + interior + angles. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

альтернативные внутренние углыWhen parallel lines are cut by a transversal, alternate-interior-angles are congruent.
324corresponding-anglesnoun
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Word study: Term structure: corresponding + angles. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

соответствующие углыEqual corresponding-angles indicate that the two lines are parallel.
325vertical-anglesnoun
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Word study: Term structure: vertical + angles. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

вертикальные углыVertical-angles always have equal measures.

The Theater's Costs

Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

A theater models ticket sales with a linear-equation. Its fixed-cost includes the stage rental, while each printed program adds a variable-cost. On the graph, the y-intercept represents the starting expense, and the x-intercept shows when revenue finally balances cost.

Russian translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. What is one fixed cost?

The stage rental is a fixed cost.

2. What adds a variable cost?

Each printed program adds a variable cost.

3. What does the x-intercept show?

It shows when revenue balances cost.

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326frequency-tablenoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: frequency + table. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

таблица частотThe frequency-table shows that blue was selected eight times.
327box-plotnoun
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Word study: Term structure: box + plot. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

коробчатый сюжетThe box-plot makes the two classes' medians easy to compare.
328interquartile-rangenoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: interquartile + range. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

межквартильный размахThe interquartile-range measures the spread of the middle half of the data.
329sample-spacenoun
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Word study: Term structure: sample + space. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

пространство выборкиA coin toss has the sample-space {heads, tails}.
330independent-eventnoun
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Word study: Term structure: independent + event. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

независимое событиеRolling a die is an independent-event from flipping a coin.
331dependent-eventnoun
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Word study: Term structure: dependent + event. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

зависимое событиеDrawing a second card without replacement is a dependent-event.
332compound-eventnoun
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Word study: Term structure: compound + event. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

сложное событиеRolling an even number and then a six is a compound-event.
333random-samplenoun
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Word study: Term structure: random + sample. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

случайная выборкаThe researcher used a random-sample to reduce selection bias.
334biased-samplenoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: biased + sample. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

смещенная выборкаSurveying only basketball players creates a biased-sample of student sports preferences.
335opportunity-costnoun
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Word study: Term structure: opportunity + cost. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

альтернативные стоимостьThe opportunity-cost of attending the concert is the shift Maya cannot work.
336pricenoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: price is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. цена́ 2. сто́имость 3. ценаA shortage of oranges caused the price of juice to rise.
337servicesnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: services is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

услугиHaircuts and legal advice are services.
338productivitynoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

1. производи́тельность 2. производительностьNew equipment increased the factory's productivity without extending work hours.
339monopolynoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: monopoly is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. монопо́лия 2. монополияRegulators investigated whether the merger would create a monopoly.
340gross-domestic-productnoun
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Word study: Term structure: gross + domestic + product. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

валовой внутренний продуктEconomists use gross-domestic-product to estimate the size of a national economy.
341quotanoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: quota is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. кво́та 2. ограниче́ниеThe fishing quota protects the population from excessive harvesting.
342exchange-ratenoun
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Word study: Term structure: exchange + rate. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

обменный курсA changing exchange-rate altered the cost of imported bicycles.
343lossnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: loss is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. поте́ря 2. убы́ток 3. потеряThe shop reported a loss after repairs cost more than monthly sales.
344subsidynoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: subsidy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

субси́дияA transit subsidy reduced fares for low-income riders.
345bankingnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: banking is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. банковский 2. ба́нкинг 3. ба́нковское де́лоOnline banking allows customers to transfer funds without visiting a branch.
346stocknoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: stock is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. а́кция 2. це́нная бума́га 3. фо́ндыBuying one stock gives an investor a small ownership stake in the company.
347bondnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: bond is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

связьThe city issued a bond to finance a new water system.
348salarynoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: salary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. за́работная пла́та 2. зарпла́та 3. жа́лованиеThe job offer includes an annual salary and health benefits.
349insurancenoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

1. страхова́ние 2. страхованиеHome insurance helped pay for repairs after the storm.
350mortgagenoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: mortgage is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ипоте́ка 2. ипотекаThe family compared interest rates before choosing a mortgage.

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351leasenoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: lease is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. аре́нда 2. ли́зинг 3. сда́ча в арендаThe apartment lease lasts twelve months.
352collateralnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: collateral is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. зало́г 2. поручи́тельствоThe farmer used equipment as collateral for the business loan.
353bankruptcynoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: bankruptcy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. банкро́тство 2. несостоя́тельность 3. банкротствоBankruptcy allowed the company to reorganize what it owed.
354system-of-equationsnoun
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Word study: Term structure: system + of + equations. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

система уравненийThe system-of-equations intersects at the point that satisfies both equations.
355eliminationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

элиминацияUsing elimination, Rae added the equations to remove y.
356substitutionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. заме́на 2. подстано́вкаThrough substitution, we replaced y with 2x + 1.
357solution-setnoun
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Word study: Term structure: solution + set. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

набор решенийThe inequality x > 4 has a solution-set containing every number greater than four.
358linear-modelnoun
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Word study: Term structure: linear + model. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

линейная модельThe scientist used a linear-model to estimate future water use.
359polynomialnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Prefix focus: poly- means many.

1. многочле́н 2. полино́м 3. многочленThe expression 3x² – 2x + 7 is a polynomial.
360monomialnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: monomial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. одночле́н 2. одночленThe expression 6x³ is a monomial.
361binomialnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: binomial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. двучле́н 2. бином 3. двучленThe expression x + 5 is a binomial.
362trinomialnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: trinomial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. трёхчле́н 2. трино́мThe expression x² + 4x + 4 is a trinomial.
363degreenoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: degree is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

градусThe polynomial 2x⁴ – x has degree four.
364like-termsnoun
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Word study: Term structure: like + terms. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

схожие условияThe like-terms 3x and 8x combine to make 11x.
365business-cyclenoun
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Word study: Term structure: business + cycle. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

деловой циклEmployment often rises during the expansion phase of a business-cycle.
366commutative-propertynoun
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Word study: Term structure: commutative + property. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

коммутативное свойствоThe commutative-property shows that 7 + 2 equals 2 + 7.
367associative-propertynoun
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Word study: Term structure: associative + property. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

ассоциативное свойствоThe associative-property allows (2 × 3) × 5 to be regrouped as 2 × (3 × 5).
368zero-product-propertynoun
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Word study: Term structure: zero + product + property. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

свойство с нулевым продуктомThe zero-product-property solves (x – 2)(x + 4) = 0.
369angle-bisectornoun
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Word study: Term structure: angle + bisector. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

биссектрисаThe angle-bisector divides the 60-degree angle into two 30-degree angles.
370perpendicular-bisectornoun
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Word study: Term structure: perpendicular + bisector. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

серединный перпендикулярEvery point on the perpendicular-bisector is equally distant from the segment's endpoints.
371midpointnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: midpoint is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

серединаThe midpoint of the segment from (0, 0) to (6, 4) is (3, 2).
372distance-formulanoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: distance + formula. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

формула расстоянияThe distance-formula is based on the Pythagorean theorem.
373pythagorean-triplenoun
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Word study: Term structure: pythagorean + triple. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

пифагорейская тройкаThe numbers 5, 12, and 13 form a pythagorean-triple.
374scale-factornoun
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Word study: Term structure: scale + factor. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

масштабный коэффициентA scale-factor of two doubles every side length.
375rigid-motionnoun
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Word study: Term structure: rigid + motion. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

жесткое движениеA reflection is a rigid-motion because the image remains congruent to the original.

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376preimagenoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Base-form focus: preimage is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

прообразTriangle ABC is the preimage of the translated triangle A′B′C′.
377orientationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. ориентиро́вка 2. ориенти́рованиеA reflection reverses a polygon's orientation.
378two-way-tablenoun
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Word study: Term structure: two + way + table. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

двусторонний столThe two-way-table compares transportation choice with grade level.
379relative-frequencynoun
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Word study: Term structure: relative + frequency. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

относительная частотаDividing each count by the total gives its relative-frequency.
380bivariate-datanoun
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Word study: Term structure: bivariate + data. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

двумерные данныеThe bivariate-data record each student's height and arm span.
381univariate-datanoun
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Word study: Term structure: univariate + data. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

одномерные данныеThe list of daily temperatures is univariate-data.
382clusternoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: cluster is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

кла́стерA cluster near the upper right appears in the scatter plot.
383skewedadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: skewed is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

косойHousehold-income data are often skewed toward higher values.
384variabilitynoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ability forms a noun for the capacity to have a quality or perform an action.

изменениеA larger spread in scores indicates greater variability.
385standard-deviationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: standard + deviation. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

стандартное отклонениеThe consistent measurements have a small standard-deviation.
386sampling-errornoun
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Word study: Term structure: sampling + error. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

ошибка выборкиA larger random sample can reduce sampling-error.
387margin-of-errornoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: margin + of + error. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

погрешностьThe poll reports a margin-of-error of three percentage points.
388economic-systemnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: economic + system. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

экономическая системаAn economic-system determines who makes major production decisions.
389command-economynoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: command + economy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

командная экономикаIn a command-economy, the government sets many output targets.
390mixed-economynoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: mixed + economy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

смешанная экономикаA mixed-economy allows private firms while regulating public utilities.
391market-economynoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: market + economy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

рыночная экономикаCompetition influences what companies produce in a market-economy.
392traditional-economynoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: traditional + economy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

традиционная экономикаFishing methods may pass through generations in a traditional-economy.
393fiscal-policynoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: fiscal + policy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

фискальная политикаThe legislature changed fiscal-policy by increasing infrastructure spending.
394monetary-policynoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: monetary + policy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

денежно-кредитная политикаThe central bank tightened monetary-policy to slow inflation.
395central-banknoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: central + bank. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

центральный банкThe central-bank raised its benchmark interest rate.
396commercial-banknoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: commercial + bank. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

коммерческий банкThe commercial-bank approved a loan for the bakery.
397interest-ratenoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: interest + rate. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

процентная ставкаA lower interest-rate reduces the monthly cost of a loan.
398compound-interestnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: compound + interest. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

сложные процентыCompound-interest causes long-term savings to grow more quickly.
399simple-interestnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: simple + interest. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

простые процентыThe loan uses simple-interest based on its starting principal.
400net-worthnoun
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Field: Grade 8 mathematics and economics word

Word study: Term structure: net + worth. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

собственный капиталSubtracting liabilities from assets gives net-worth.

Turning a Figure

Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

In geometry, Elena rotates a preimage and checks the new figure’s orientation. Later, she studies bivariate-data about study time and quiz scores. A two-way-table organizes the categories, while relative-frequency helps her compare groups of different sizes.

Russian translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. What does Elena rotate?

Elena rotates a preimage.

2. What data does she study?

She studies study time and quiz scores.

3. Why does she use relative frequency?

It helps compare groups of different sizes.

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401mercantilismnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

меркантилизмEuropean mercantilism encouraged colonies to supply raw materials to the ruling country.
402triangular-tradenoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: triangular + trade. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

треугольная торговляThe triangular-trade carried manufactured goods, enslaved people, and colonial products along different routes.
403transatlanticadjective
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Prefix focus: trans- means across, through, or beyond.

1. трансатланти́ческий 2. трансатлантическийThe transatlantic voyage took several weeks under sail.
404declarationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. заявле́ние 2. объявле́ниеThe delegates issued a declaration explaining their decision to seek independence.
405federalismnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

федерали́змUnder federalism, national and state governments exercise different powers.
406separation-of-powersnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: separation + of + powers. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

разделение властейSeparation-of-powers prevents one branch from performing every government function.
407checks-and-balancesnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: checks + and + balances. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

система сдержек и противовесовA presidential veto is part of the checks-and-balances system.
408ratificationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

ратифика́цияThe treaty required ratification by the legislature.
409tyrannynoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: tyranny is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. тирани́я 2. тиранияThe pamphlet warned that unchecked authority could become tyranny.
410judicial-reviewnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: judicial + review. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

судебный надзорThrough judicial-review, a court may invalidate an unconstitutional law.
411due-processnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: due + process. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

надлежащая правовая процедураDue-process requires notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard.
412equal-protectionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: equal + protection. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

равная защитаThe plaintiffs argued that the policy violated equal-protection.
413civil-libertynoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: civil + liberty. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

гражданская свободаFreedom of speech is a civil-liberty.
414civil-rightnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: civil + right. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

гражданское правоThe right to vote without racial discrimination is a civil-right.
415abolitionismnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

1. аболициони́зм 2. аболиционизмAbolitionism grew through speeches, newspapers, petitions, and resistance.
416Manifest Destinyproper noun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: Manifest + Destiny. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

явное предначертаниеSupporters used Manifest Destiny to defend westward territorial expansion.
417westward-expansionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: westward + expansion. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

расширение на западWestward-expansion displaced many Indigenous communities.
418annexationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. присоедине́ние 2. а́ншлюс 3. анне́ксияThe annexation of the region intensified a national dispute.
419homesteadnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: homestead is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

уса́дьбаThe family built a cabin on its prairie homestead.
420reservationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

резерва́цияFederal policy forced many Native communities onto a reservation.
421removalnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: removal is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

удалениеThe removal of Indigenous nations caused widespread suffering and death.
422secessionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. отделе́ние 2. сеце́ссия 3. сецессияThe state's secession deepened the constitutional crisis.
423unionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: union is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. сою́з 2. соедине́ние 3. объедине́ниеLeaders debated how to preserve the union.
424confederacynoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: confederacy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

конфедера́цияThe southern confederacy formed after several states seceded.
425colonialismnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

1. колониали́зм 2. колониализмColonialism redirected local resources toward the ruling empire.

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426militarismnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

1. милитари́зм 2. милитаризмEuropean militarism increased tension before the war.
427rolenoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: role is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

рольA person's social role can change between home, school, and work.
428socializationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ization forms a noun for a process of making or becoming.

социализа́цияFamily and peers both influence socialization.
429birth-ratenoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: birth + rate. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

рождаемостьImproved education and health access can affect a country's birth-rate.
430death-ratenoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: death + rate. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

смертностьA clean-water program lowered the community's death-rate from disease.
431fertility-ratenoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: fertility + rate. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

уровень рождаемостиDemographers use the fertility-rate to project future population change.
432life-expectancynoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: life + expectancy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

продолжительность жизниVaccination and sanitation helped increase life-expectancy.
433ethnocentrismnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

этноцентри́змEthnocentrism can cause people to misunderstand unfamiliar customs.
434cultural-relativismnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: cultural + relativism. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

культурный релятивизмCultural-relativism asks researchers to understand a ritual before judging it.
435bureaucracynoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Root and suffix focus: -cracy relates to rule or a system of government.

1. бюрокра́тия 2. бюрократияThe agency's bureaucracy requires applications to pass through several departments.
436public-policynoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: public + policy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

государственная политикаThe city changed public-policy to reduce lead in drinking water.
437lobbyistnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ist often names a person associated with a field, belief, or practice.

1. лобби́ст 2. лобби́сткаThe environmental lobbyist urged lawmakers to protect the wetland.
438interest-groupnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: interest + group. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

группа по интересамA consumer interest-group supported stronger product-safety rules.
439political-partynoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: political + party. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

политическая партияThe political-party published its priorities before the election.
440platformnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: platform is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

платфо́рмаThe candidate's platform includes proposals on housing and transportation.
441moderatenoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: moderate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. зауря́дный 2. посре́дственный 3. сре́днийThe moderate sought a compromise acceptable to both sides.
442radicalnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: radical is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. радика́льный 2. коренной 3. радика́лThe radical argued that reform was insufficient and demanded a new system.
443statutenoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: statute is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. уста́в 2. стату́тThe statute requires factories to report hazardous spills.
444plaintiffnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: plaintiff is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. исте́ц 2. истецThe plaintiff sought payment for damage to her property.
445defendantnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: defendant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. обвиня́емый 2. обвиня́емая 3. отве́тчикThe defendant entered a plea at the hearing.
446prosecutionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

обвине́ниеThe prosecution introduced evidence connecting the suspect to the theft.
447defensenoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: defense is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. оборо́на 2. защи́таThe defense questioned whether the witness could see clearly.
448jurynoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: jury is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. прися́жные 2. суд прися́жных 3. присяжныйThe jury examined the evidence before reaching a verdict.
449subpoenanoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: subpoena is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. пове́стка 2. вы́зов в судThe court issued a subpoena for the missing financial records.
450civic-dutynoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: civic + duty. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

гражданский долгServing on a jury is a civic-duty.

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451common-goodnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: common + good. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

общее благоThe council argued that clean public parks serve the common-good.
452rule-of-lawnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: rule + of + law. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

верховенство законаAn independent court helps protect the rule-of-law.
453natural-rightsnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: natural + rights. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

естественные праваEnlightenment thinkers described life and liberty as natural-rights.
454popular-sovereigntynoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: popular + sovereignty. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

народный суверенитетElections are one way citizens exercise popular-sovereignty.
455limited-governmentnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: limited + government. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

ограниченное правительствоA bill of rights supports limited-government by protecting individual freedoms.
456representative-governmentnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: representative + government. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

представитель правительстваIn a representative-government, citizens hold elected officials accountable.
457direct-democracynoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: direct + democracy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

прямая демократияA local referendum is an example of direct-democracy.
458constitutional-monarchynoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: constitutional + monarchy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

конституционная монархияIn a constitutional-monarchy, the monarch does not govern with unlimited authority.
459autocracynoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Root and suffix focus: -cracy relates to rule or a system of government.

1. автокра́тия 2. самовла́стие 3. самодержа́виеThe autocracy censored newspapers that criticized the ruler.
460charternoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: charter is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. гра́мота 2. ха́ртияThe royal charter authorized the colony's government.
461covenantnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: covenant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. заключа́ть соглаше́ние 2. догово́рThe communities signed a covenant promising to share water during droughts.
462commonwealthnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: commonwealth is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. содру́жество 2. сою́зThe constitution described the state as a commonwealth.
463confederationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. конфедера́ция 2. конфедерацияThe early confederation struggled to collect national revenue.
464federationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. федера́ция 2. федерацияThe provinces joined a federation while retaining local legislatures.
465bicameraladjective
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: bicameral is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

двухпала́тныйThe national parliament is bicameral, with an upper and a lower house.
466unicameraladjective
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: unicameral is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

однопала́тныйThe region uses a unicameral legislature.
467vetonoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: veto is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ве́то 2. запре́т 3. запреще́ниеThe governor used a veto to block the bill.
468overrideverb
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: override is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

переопределитьA sufficient legislative majority can override the veto.
469impeachmentnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ment commonly forms a noun for an action, process, state, or result.

импи́чментThe constitution assigns the lower chamber responsibility for impeachment.
470agencynoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: agency is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. аге́нтство 2. о́рганThe environmental agency monitors air pollution.
471departmentnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ment commonly forms a noun for an action, process, state, or result.

1. департа́мент 2. министе́рство 3. отде́лThe health department opened a vaccination clinic.
472administrationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. администра́ция 2. управле́ниеThe administration proposed a revised national budget.
473Electoral Collegeproper noun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: Electoral + College. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

1. колле́гия выборщик 2. вы́борщиковEach state receives a number of votes in the Electoral College.
474primary-electionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: primary + election. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

первичные выборыVoters selected the nominee during the primary-election.
475general-electionnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: general + election. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

всеобщие выборыThe winning candidate took office after the general-election.

Designing a Fair Charter

Reading practice for pages 19–20. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Students draft a town charter based on popular-sovereignty, so authority begins with the people. The charter protects natural-rights and establishes limited-government. It also supports the rule-of-law, requiring leaders and citizens alike to follow rules created for the common-good.

Russian translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. Where does authority begin?

Under popular sovereignty, authority begins with the people.

2. What limits the leaders?

Limited government and the rule of law limit leaders.

3. What should the rules promote?

The rules should promote the common good.

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476caucusnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: caucus is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. партийный 2. партсобра́ние 3. ко́кусLocal party members debated their priorities at the caucus.
477precinctnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: precinct is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. избира́тельный уча́сток 2. избира́тельный о́кругThe school gym served as the polling place for our precinct.
478apportionmentnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ment commonly forms a noun for an action, process, state, or result.

выделениеThe census provides population totals used for apportionment.
479redistrictingnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: redistricting is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

перераспределение округовPopulation shifts led the state to begin redistricting.
480gerrymanderingnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: gerrymandering is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

джерримендерингThe oddly shaped map raised concerns about gerrymandering.
481Columbian Exchangeproper noun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: Columbian + Exchange. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

колу́мбов обме́нThe Columbian Exchange brought potatoes to Europe and horses to the Americas.
482encomiendanoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: encomienda is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

энкомьендаThe encomienda exploited Indigenous communities for colonial production.
483indentured-servitudenoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: indentured + servitude. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

кабальное рабствоThrough indentured-servitude, some migrants exchanged years of labor for transportation.
484Middle Passageproper noun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: Middle + Passage. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Средний проходCaptive people endured brutal conditions during the Middle Passage.
485abolitionistnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ist often names a person associated with a field, belief, or practice.

аболиционистThe abolitionist published eyewitness accounts to build opposition to slavery.
486Underground Railroadproper noun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: Underground + Railroad. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Подземная железная дорогаConductors in the Underground Railroad provided shelter and directions.
487nullificationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

обнуле́ниеThe nullification crisis tested the balance between state and federal power.
488states' rightsnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: states' + rights. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

права штатовThe debate over states' rights shaped arguments about federal authority.
489cotton-ginnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: cotton + gin. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

хлопкоочистительная машинаThe cotton-gin increased the speed of cotton processing.
490plantationnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. планта́ция 2. плантацияThe plantation produced sugar for overseas markets.
491sharecroppingnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Base-form focus: sharecropping is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

издо́льщинаSharecropping often trapped families in cycles of debt.
492tenant-farmingnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: tenant + farming. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

арендаторствоUnder tenant-farming, the family paid cash rent for its fields.
493Jim Crowproper noun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: Jim + Crow. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Джим КроуJim Crow denied Black citizens equal access to public facilities.
494Black Codesproper noun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: Black + Codes. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Черные кодыBlack Codes limited movement, work, and civil rights.
495Freedmen's Bureauproper noun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: Freedmen's + Bureau. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Бюро вольноотпущенниковThe Freedmen's Bureau supported schools and helped negotiate labor contracts.
496transcontinental-railroadnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: transcontinental + railroad. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

трансконтинентальная железная дорогаThe transcontinental-railroad reduced travel time across the United States.
497Gold Rushproper noun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: Gold + Rush. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

1. золота́я лихора́дка 2. золотая лихорадкаThe Gold Rush transformed small settlements into crowded towns.
498manorialismnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

манориализмUnder manorialism, the manor produced much of what its residents used.
499absolutismnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

1. абсолюти́зм 2. абсолютизмRoyal absolutism weakened representative institutions.
500divine rightnoun
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Field: Grade 8 history, civics, and social science word

Word study: Term structure: divine + right. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

божественное правоSupporters of divine right argued that subjects should not challenge the king.

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