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othello vocab
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English
11th Grade
03/11/2008

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Desolate
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deserted, without inhabitants, barren
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Laconic
Definition
using minimal words, concise, to the point of seeming rude
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Sordidness
Definition
foulness, filthiness.
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Candid
Definition
Blunt, sincere honesty
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Agile
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Characterised by the ability to move quickly with suppleness and grace.
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Cynical
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Given to faultfinding, sneering, and sarcasm; exhibiting mocking disbelief.
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Bombast
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Using inflated language, pompous
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epithet
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A term or phrase charecterizing
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epithet
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A term or phrase charecterizing
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Carnal
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Marked by sexuality that is often frank and unrelieved by higher emotions.
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Verve
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energy, enthusiasm
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virtuoso
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one skilled in the fine arts as an accomplished musician
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Guileless
Definition
without deceit
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Subjugate
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to bring under one's control
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Perdition
Definition
eternal damnation, ruin
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Garnered
Definition
to gather together to store up.
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