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Unit 12 Vocab
IB English Vocab
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11th Grade
02/13/2012

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UMBR
Definition
“shadow”
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Adumbrate
Definition
(1) To give a sketchy outline or disclose in part. (2) o hint at or foretell.
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Penumbra
Definition
(1) The partial shadow surrounding a complete shadow, as in an eclipse. (2) The fringe or surrounding are were something exists less fully.
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Umber
Definition
(1) A darkish brown mineral containing manganese and iron oxides used for coloring paint. (2) A color that is greenish brown to reddish brown.
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Umbrage
Definition
A feeling of resentment at some slight or insult, often one that is imagined rather than real.
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VEST
Definition
“to clothe” or “to dress”
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Divest
Definition
(1) To get rid of or free oneself of property, authority, or title. (2) To strip of clothing, ornaments, or equipment.
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Investiture
Definition
The formal placing of someone in office.
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Transvestite
Definition
A person, especially a male, who wears the clothing and adopts the mannerisms of the opposite sex.
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Travesty
Definition
(1) An inferior or distorted imitation. (2) A broadly comic imitation in drama, literature, or art that is usually grotesque and ridiculous.
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THE / THEO
Definition
“god” (Greek)
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Apotheosis
Definition
(1) Transformation into a god. (2) The perfect example.
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Atheistic
Definition
Denying the existence of God or divine power.
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Pantheistic
Definition
(1) Seeing the power of God in all the natural forces of the universe. (2) Worshiping all gods of all creeds and cults.
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Theocracy
Definition
(1) Government by officials who are regarded as divinely inspired. (2) A state governed by a theocracy.
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DE / DIV
Definition
“god” and “divine” (Roman)
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Deity
Definition
A god or goddess.
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Deus Ex Machina
Definition
(1) In Greek and Roman drama, a god who enters above the stage by means of a crane and decides the play’s outcome. (2) A person or thing that appears suddenly and solves an apparently unsolvable problem.
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Divinatory
Definition
Seeking to foresee or foretell the future, usually by interpreting signs or asking for supernatural help.
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Divinity
Definition
(1) The state of being a god or goddess. (2) A god or goddess; a deity.
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DEMO
Definition
“people” (Greek)
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Demographic
Definition
Having to do with the study of human populations, especially their size, growth, density, and patterns of living.
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Endemic
Definition
(1) Found only in a given place or region. (2) Often found in a given occupation, area or environment.
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Pandemic
Definition
Widespread and affecting a large portion of the people.
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Demotic
Definition
Popular or common.
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POPUL
Definition
“people” (Latin)
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Populist
Definition
A believer in the rights, wisdom, or virtues of the common people.
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Populace
Definition
(1) The common people or masses. (2) Population.
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Populous
Definition
Numerous, densely settled, or having a large population.
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Vox Populi
Definition
Popular sentiment or opinion.
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POLIS / POLIT
Definition
“city”
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Acropolis
Definition
The high, fortified part of a city, especially an ancient Greek city.
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Megalopolis
Definition
(1) A very large city. (2) A thickly populated area that includes one or more cities with the surrounding suburbs.
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Politic
Definition
(1) Cleverly tactful. (2) Wise in promoting a plan or plan a course of action.
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Politicize
Definition
To give a political tone or character to.
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CIRCU / CIRCUM
Definition
“around”
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Circuitous
Definition
(1) Having a circular or winding course. (2) Not forthright or direct in action.
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Circumference
Definition
(1) The perimeter or boundary of a circle. (2) The outer boundary or surface of a shape or object.
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Circumspect
Definition
Careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences; cautious.
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Circumvent
Definition
(1) To make a circuit around. (2) To manage to get around, especially by clever means.
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Aquiline
Definition
(1) Relating to eagles. (2) Curving like an eagle’s beak.
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Asinine
Definition
Foolish, brainless.
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Bovine
Definition
(1) Relating to cows and oxen. (2) Placid, dull, unemotional.
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Canine
Definition
Relating to dogs or the dog family; doglike.
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Feline
Definition
(1) Relating to cats or the cat family. (2) Like a cat in being sleek, graceful, sly, treacherous, or stealthy.
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Leonine
Definition
Relating to lions; lionlike.
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Porcine
Definition
Relating to pigs or swine; piglike.
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Vulpine
Definition
(1) Relating to foxes; foxlike. (2) Sneaky, clever, or crafty; foxy.
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