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vocab
unit c
25
English
12th Grade
10/04/2006

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Term
affinity
Definition
A natural attraction, liking, or feeling of kinship.
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bilious
Definition
Of, relating to, or containing bile; biliary.OR Appearing as if affected by such a disorder; sickly. OR Resembling bile, especially in color:
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cognate
Definition
Related by blood; having a common ancestor.
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corollary
Definition
a natural consequence
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cul-de-sac
Definition
A dead-end street.
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derring-do
Definition
Daring or reckless action.
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divination
Definition
The art or act of foretelling future events or revealing occult knowledge by means of augury or an alleged supernatural agency
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elixir
Definition
A sweetened aromatic solution of alcohol and water, serving as a vehicle for medicine. OR A substance or medicine believed to have the power to cure all ills.
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folderol
Definition
Foolishness; nonsense.
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gamut
Definition
A complete range or extent
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hoi polloi
Definition
The common people; the masses.
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ineffable
Definition
Incapable of being expressed; indescribable or unutterable.
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lucubration
Definition
Laborious study or meditation.
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mnemonic
Definition
(adj) Relating to, assisting, or intended to assist the memory.
OR
(n) A device, such as a formula or rhyme, used as an aid in remembering.
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mountebank
Definition
A hawker of quack medicines who attracts customers with stories, jokes, or tricks.
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obloquy
Definition
Abusively detractive language or utterance
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paean
Definition
A song of joyful praise or exultation.
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persiflage
Definition
Light good-natured talk; banter.
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plethora
Definition
A superabundance; an excess.
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pragmatic
Definition
Dealing or concerned with facts or actual occurrences; practical.
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quizzical
Definition
Suggesting puzzlement; questioning.
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rapacity
Definition
Greedy; ravenous.
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schism
Definition
A separation or division into factions.
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therapeutic
Definition
Having or exhibiting healing powers: a therapeutic agent; therapeutic exercises.
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virtuoso
Definition
A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
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