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Literature
11th Grade
02/13/2012

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Apotheosis
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(n)-the elevation or exaltation of a person to the rank of a god
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Laconic
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(adj)- using few words; expressing much in few words; concise
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Mellifluous
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(adj)-sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
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Tremulous
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(adj)- characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness
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Reprehensible
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(adj)- deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy
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Taciturn
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(adj)- dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner
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Contrition
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(n)- sincere penitence or remorse
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Luminous
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(adj)- radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright
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Facetiousness
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(adj)- not meant to be taken seriously or literally
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Malign
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(tr.v)- To make evil, harmful, and often untrue statements about; speak evil of
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Austere
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(adj)- severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding
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Adroit
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(adj)- cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious
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Credulous
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(adj)- willing to believe or trust too readily, esp. without proper or adequate evidence; gullible
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Prosaic
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(adj)- commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative
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Indigent
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(adj)- lacking food, clothing, and other necessities of life because of poverty; needy; poor; impoverished
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Forlorn
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(adj)-desolate or dreary; unhappy or miserable, as in feeling, condition, or appearance
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Furtive
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(adj)-sly; shifty
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Fathom
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(v): to penetrate to the truth of; comprehend; understand
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Bereft
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(adj)- deprived
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Tenacity
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(n)-the act of being tenacious (holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold)
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