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10th Grade
09/07/2010

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Allegory
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a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms
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Alliteration
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the commencement of two or more words of a word group with the same letter
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Apparent
Definition
exposed to sight; visible
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Assonance
Definition
resemblance of sounds.
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Beguiled
Definition
to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude.
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Coincide
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To occupy the same place in space, the same point or period in time, or the same relative position
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Covenant
Definition
an agreement, usually formal, between two or more persons to do or not do something specified.
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Dominion
Definition
the power or right of governing and controlling
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Enmity
Definition
a feeling or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism.
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Epithet
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any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality
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Generalization
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A result of this process; a general statement, idea, or principle.
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Hymn
Definition
something resembling this, as a speech, essay, or book in praise of someone or something.
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Parable
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a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.
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Persistence
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The continuance of an effect after its cause is removed.
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Reckoning
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the settlement of accounts, as between two companies.
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Replenish
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to make full or complete again, as by supplying what is lacking, used up, etc
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Significant
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Important
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Subdue
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to conquer and bring into subjection
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Subsides
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to sink to a low or lower level.
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Terminate
Definition
Finish something.
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