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College Composition Vocabulary List #1
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English
12th Grade
08/25/2010

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Lamentation
Definition
to mourn; wail or express sorrow
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Tocsin
Definition
an alarm, bell or warning
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Resolute
Definition
determined in purpose, faithful, true, loyal
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Firmament
Definition
arch or sky or heavens
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Gazelle
Definition
any number of small or swift antelope
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Anoint
Definition
to apply oil as a sacred rite
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League
Definition
measured about 3 miles
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Score
Definition
20
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Armorer
Definition
one that makes armor or services firearms
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Abhor
Definition
loathe, detest, hate
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Hierophant
Definition
a priest in ancient Greece
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Exhort
Definition
to urge advise or warn
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Precipice
Definition
a steep cliff
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Foolhardy
Definition
foolishly daring, rash
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Gorge
Definition
a narrow ravine or deep cavern
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Immolate
Definition
to kill in sacrifice
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Snuff
Definition
to draw forcibly in through the nose
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Splendor
Definition
brilliance, pomp, magnificence
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Succor
Definition
aide, help, or relief
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Hireling
Definition
hired mercenary or performing unpleasent tasks for free
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Lapis Lazuli
Definition
a deep blue lazarite used as a gemstone
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Brazier
Definition
a metal pot for holding coals
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Garrison
Definition
Permanently established military post
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Parapet
Definition
an embankment protecting soldiers
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Decree
Definition
an authoratorive legal force
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Courtesan
Definition
a prostitute associated with high ranking, wealthy men
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Entrails
Definition
internal organs, intestines
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Ferrule
Definition
metal ring cap placed around a pole to keep it from splitting
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Wattle
Definition
Poles, twigs, reeds, etc. Intertwined for walls/fences
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Hovel
Definition
small, dwelling or low, open shed
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Bramble
Definition
prickly plant or shrub, esp blackberry or raspberry
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Acolyte
Definition
one who assists a priest in mass, an attendant or follower
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