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VOCAB WEEK THREE AND FOUR
THREE AND FOUR
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10th Grade
09/11/2008

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allegory
Definition
the use of characters or events to represent ideas or principles in a story, play, or picture.
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avarice
Definition
immoderate desire for wealth
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cacophony
Definition
the use of harsh sounds
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catharsis
Definition
cleansing of the emotions
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charlatan
Definition
a quack or fraud
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dogma
Definition
– a doctrine or system relating to matters such as morality and faith,
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edifice
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– a building, especially, one of imposing appearance or size
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enigma
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one that is puzzling or inexplicable
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epitome
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– a representative or an example of a class or type
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frivolity
Definition
the quality or condition of being trivial
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hiatus
Definition
vacation, break
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homage
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– special honor or respect shown or expressed publicly
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innuendo
Definition
an indirect or subtle, usually derogatory implication in expression; an insinuation
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decriminalize
Definition
: to remove or reduce the criminal status of
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incriminate:
Definition
to show evidence of involvement in a crime or a fault
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recrimination
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an accusation relation for an accusation made against oneself; the making of such an accusation
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approbation
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approbation: a formal or official act of approving; praise, usually given with pleasure or enthusiasm.
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probity:
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probity: absolute honesty and uprightness
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reprobate
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reprobate: a person of thoroughly bad character
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gravid
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gravid: pregnant or enlarge with something
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gravitas:
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gravitas: great or very dignified seriousness
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gravitate
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gravitate: to move or be drawn toward something, especially by natural tendency or as if by an invisible force.
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alleviate:
leavening:
levity:
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to lighten, lessen, or relieve, especially physical or mental suffering

something that lightens and raises; something

frivolity, lack of appropriate seriousness
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