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a lack of similarity between two or more facts.

designed to impress or attract notice.

My favorite show is the office, and I do not like Pam. The bold section is a:

 having developed certain abilities at an earlier age than usual

The trash can sat in the corner, brimming with garbage. The bold section is a:

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

Characterized by constant change

Colonialism was a time period during Puritanism.

Doctrine that says from birth the fate of each individual is known by God

This sentence uses a semicolon correctly. My favorite show is the office; I don't like Pam.

About to happen

extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world

recognize what makes someone or something different.

My cousin was sent to a correctional facility.

Having or showing sensitivity or understanding

Align or position

A small leak can sink a great ship

acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

We will fight! I repeat it we will fight!

leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writin

Lacking interest or excitement

accorded a great deal of respect, especial because of age, wisdom or character 

engaged in deep or serious thought.

cause to become hostile

relating to deep inward feelings

True or False: Enlightenment helped influence the American Revolution

The precipitation we expect this weekend may come in the form of rain, sleet, or snow. 

The church is a controlling political body

kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of

lasting for a very short time.

Fond of brushing her hair, Kelly always had smooth and silky locks. The bold section is:

The quality of being wise

pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury.

Puritan Literature was meant to

He came, he saw, and he conquered.

famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

Rio de Janeiro, a city in Brazil, is famous for its Carnival celebration. The bold section is a:

This sentence uses a semicolon correctly. I have visited Denver; Colorado, Erie; Pennsylvania, and Atlanta; Georgia.

We will stay at the lake until the sun sets. The bold section is a:

understood by few, mysterious or secret 

what time period was the colonial and puritan

What was the Time Span of the Enlightenment

acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

make a physical or mental effort.

Tending to have a firm grip

Out of date; no longer used

What was the Enlightenment period?

leave out or exclude either intentionally or forgetfully.

Where did Puritans go to be educated?

Sentimental longing for the past

Sluggish and apathetic

unnecessary, being more than enough.

“Let us not wallow in the valley of despair, I say to you today, my friends. And so even though we face the difficulties

 designed to cause fire

What could women participate in?

unable to be affected by

"History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely."

Non-ornamental and non-showy writing is known as

The office is my favorite show, but I don't like Pam. The bold section is a:

Babe Ruth, a baseball player with the New York Yankees, held the home-run record for nearly 40 years. The bold is a:

At a meeting about new standards in education, the featured speaker is a college professor, who argues for the standards

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Since I don't have enough money, I have to stay home Friday night. The bold section is a

Not friendly or forthcoming, cool, and distant

Can candy help kick cravings of carrots?

open to more than one interpretation, having a double meaning

Limited to basic principles

having great power, influence, or effect.

feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed

Existing at the surface