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Lesson 16
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English
10th Grade
06/02/2010

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exodus
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a departure, usually of large numbers of ppl
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migration
Definition
to pass from one region/climate (animals)
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emigration
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to leave one's place of residence/country to live elsewhere (ppl)
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hegira
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a journey esp when undertaken to escape from a dangerous/undesirable situation
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influx
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a coming in
"influx of tourists"
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immigration
Definition
act of entering a nonnative country for permanent residence
[vs. exodus, migration, emigration]
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indigenous
Definition
native to, innative, born there
"this plant indigenous to this region"
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endemic
Definition
native to, belong to certain region
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expedient
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advantageous to one's interest/purpose, an emergency course of action; a means to an end
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exotic
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foreign; CHARMINGLY unfamiliar or strikingly unusual (positive)
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opportune
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suitable/convenient for particular occurrence
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stratagem
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trick in war, for deceiving enemies
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opportunist
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someone who takes advantage of a situation at expense of someone else
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stopgap
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something that serves as a temporary expedient, makeshift
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exploit
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-to use to the greatest possible advantage, often selfishly
-a heroic/brilliant deed "war exploits"
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capitalize on
Definition
to gain by turning something to your advantage
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coup
Definition
brilliant, suddenly, usually highly successful stroke/act
coup d'etat, uprising against government
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tour de force
Definition
feat/display of strength, skill, ingenuity
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derring-do
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a deed of deering-do = daring, brave
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expound
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to explain in detail
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expository
Definition
writing in a clear/intelligible way; meaning/intent is clear
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elucidate
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to make lucid (clear) by explanation/analysis
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explicate
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to give a detailed explanation of, analyze logically
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delineate
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to describe, portray with accuracy/detail
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abstract
Definition
summary of points, skeletal form
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fabricate
Definition
-to assemble/construct from separate parts
-to make up with intention of deceiving
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concoct
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to create/devise a plan/story
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contrive
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to create, bring about a situation deliberately
"contrive ways to escape prison"
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facetious
Definition
not meant seriously, playful/humorous
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waggish
Definition
with wit, joke-like
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frivolous
Definition
silly, of little weight/important, lack seriousness
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whimsical
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lightly fanciful, unpredictable, random, impulsive, sudden
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droll
Definition
humorous, whimsical, "odd quality"
--> like dry humor is droll
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whimsy
Definition
fanficul, unrealistic
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facsimile
Definition
(n) an exact copy, (adj)reproduced exactly
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fallacy
Definition
faulty reasoning, error in logic,
false/mistaken notion
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defect
Definition
flaw, fault
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solecism
Definition
error in social matters, impropriety, faux pas
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fathom
Definition
1. unit of length, 6 ft
2. to understand
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sound
Definition
showing good judgement/sense
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plumb
Definition
to measure the depth of
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divine
Definition
to infer, discover by insight
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fatuous
Definition
unconsciously foolish, stupid, absurd
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inane
Definition
empty, lack meaning/significance
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vapid
Definition
flat, dull,lack liveliness, briskness
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nonsensical
Definition
words/language with no meaning
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ludicrous
Definition
ridiculous, absurd, meriting laughter
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vacuous
Definition
empty headed, COSETTE
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incisive
Definition
impressively direct/decisive
"the writer= unsentimental + incisive"
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judicious
Definition
exercising sound judgement
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feasible
Definition
possible, both doable/workable
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practicable
vs
practical
Definition
practicable: something is capable of being done
practical: something is not only capable of being done but also sensible/worthwhile
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feign
Definition
to pretend/give false appearance of
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sham
Definition
to act intentionally to give false impression
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simulate
Definition
to give appearance of with intent to deceive
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felicitous
Definition
agreebly suited to purpose/occasion, aptly/gracefully expressed
"felicitous weather"
"felicitous remarks"
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apropos
Definition
both relevant/opportune (said at right time)
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apposite
Definition
highly relevant, appropriate, apt
"apposite remark"
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fetish
Definition
-an object believed to have magical powers
-object of unreasonably excessive attention/reverence
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amulet
Definition
a talisman inscribed with magic, charm
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fixation
Definition
obsession/unhealthy preoccupation with something
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preoccupation
Definition
extreme/excessive concern with something
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