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Short Story Vocab
Short Story Vocab
38
English
10th Grade
09/04/2014

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commandeer
Definition
to seize for use by the military or government
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retail
Definition
to sell directly to the consumer
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fortnight
Definition
two weeks
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edifice
Definition
a building, especially a large, important-looking one
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decapitate
Definition
to cut off the head of
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harass
Definition
to bother or annoy repeatedly
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makeshift
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suitable as a temporary substitute for the proper or desired thing
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vintage
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characterized by enduring appeal; classic
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relic
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an object that has survived decay, destruction, or the passage of time and is valued for its historic interest.
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conscientiously
Definition
thoughtfully and carefully
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contrition
Definition
sorrow for one's sin or wrongdoing; repentance
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supplication
Definition
an ernest and humble request
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beseeching
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begging; asking earnestly
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myriad
Definition
great or countless numbers
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incredulous
Definition
unwilling or unable to believe
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convulsive
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sudden and violent
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grimace
Definition
a twisting of the face
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sinister
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threatening or suggesting evil
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presumptuous
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too forward; bold
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doggedly
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stubbornly; firmly
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avaricious
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greedy
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hue
Definition
a color; shade or tint
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decree
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an order or decision made by a judge, monarch, or other official.
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rejuvenate
Definition
to make fresh or young again
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lethargy
Definition
sluggish inactivity or drowsiness
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horde
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a large group; multitude
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sporadic
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irregular; occasional
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atonement
Definition
something done to make up for a sin, injury, or loss
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derision
Definition
mockery; ridicule
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singular
Definition
unusual or remarkable
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profuse
Definition
great in amount; plentiful
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dauntless
Definition
fearless; courageous; daring
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sagacious
Definition
having or showing wisdom and good judgement
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countenance
Definition
the face
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wanton
Definition
shamelessly unrestrained; immortal
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appal
Definition
to fill with horror
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spectral
Definition
ghostlike
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blasphemous
Definition
showing disrespect or scorn for God or anything sacred
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