ELA & Social Studies

Daily Review & History Vocabulary

ELA / Daily Review

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accumulate
uh-KYOO-myuh-layt
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To gather over time; to pile up.
"Dust accumulates if you don't clean."
Think Accumulate = add + cumulate (pile)
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appeal
uh-PEEL
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To request; to attract or interest.
"The game's graphics really appeal to me."
Two meanings Ask for help OR be attractive
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especially
eh-SPESH-uh-lee
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Particularly; more than others.
"I love all desserts, especially ice cream."
Use Highlights something special
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gather
GATH-er
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To collect together; to bring together.
"We gathered around the campfire."
Related Gathering = a meeting of people
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primitive
PRIM-ih-tiv
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Early; simple; basic; from the earliest time.
"Primitive tools were made of stone."
Note Can mean "early" without being negative
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request
rih-KWEST
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To ask for something politely.
"I request permission to leave early."
More formal Than "ask" – used in writing

Social Studies

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ascetic
uh-SET-ik
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A person who practices severe self-discipline.
"The ascetic lived simply, without luxuries."
History Many religious figures were ascetics
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Buddhism
BOO-diz-um
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Religion focused on enlightenment and ending suffering.
"Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama."
Origin Started in India ~500 BCE
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enlightenment
en-LYT-en-ment
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Spiritual awakening; deep understanding.
"Buddha achieved enlightenment under the Bodhi tree."
Also The Enlightenment = 18th century movement
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empire
EM-pyr
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Large territory under one ruler.
"The Roman Empire ruled much of Europe."
Examples Roman, British, Mongol empires
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Golden Age
GOHL-den ayj
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Period of great achievement and prosperity.
"The Golden Age of Greece produced great art and ideas."
Note Many civilizations had Golden Ages
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philosophy
fih-LOS-uh-fee
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Study of knowledge, existence, and big questions.
"Greek philosophy explored the meaning of life."
Greek Philo (love) + Sophia (wisdom)
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prosperity
pros-PAIR-ih-tee
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Wealth; success; thriving condition.
"The city enjoyed prosperity during the Golden Age."
Related Prosper = to succeed, thrive
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wisdom
WIZ-dum
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Deep understanding; good judgment.
"The elder shared his wisdom with the young."
Symbol Owl represents wisdom (Greek goddess Athena)