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Vocabulary Chapter 2
Vocabulary words with definitions
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English
10th Grade
08/31/2011

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Allegory
Definition
a symbolical narrative
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Protagonist
Definition
the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or otherliterary work
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incongruous
Definition
not harmonious in character; inconsonant; lacking harmonyof parts
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terse
Definition
abruptly concise; curt; brusque
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prologue
Definition
a preliminary discourse; a preface or introductory part of adiscourse
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ferocity
Definition
a ferocious quality or state
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conjecture
Definition
to conclude or suppose from grounds or evidenceinsufficient to ensure reliability.
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despicable
Definition
deserving to be despised
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misanthrope
Definition

 hating humankind

 

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dissolute
Definition
indifferent to moral restraints; given to immoral or improperconduct; licentious
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