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Smart Words
Mrs. Paradis's smart words
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English
11th Grade
09/26/2012

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Term
Jejune
Adj.
Definition
1. not interesting; dull
2. lacking maturity; childish
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Baroque
Adj.
Definition
extravagant, complex, or bizarre, especially in ornamentation
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élan
Noun
Definition
enthusiastic vigor and liveliness; dash distinctive style and flair
Term
Machiavellian
Adj.
Definition
Characterized by cunning and deciet
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Boondoggle
Noun
Definition
an uninteresting or wasteful activity
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gauche
adj.
Definition
lacking grace or social polish and tactless
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lugubrious
adj,
Definition
mournful, dismal, or gloomy (often to an exaggerated degree)
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Idiosyncratic
adj,
Definition
Peculiar to a specific individual or group
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White Elephant
noun
Definition
A possession that is burdensome to or unwanted by its owner
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Malinger
Verb
Definition
To fake illness in order to avoid work or duty (or a big test)
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