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Vocabulary Section 1
1st Vocab Quiz
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English
9th Grade
01/29/2007

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Adonis (n.)
Definition
very handsome young man
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aegis (n.)
Definition
shield or protection; auspices; sponsorship
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amazon (n.)
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tall, strong, bold woman
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bacchanalian (adj.)
Definition
jovial or wild with drunkenness
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Cassandra (n.)
Definition
one who prophesies doom or disaster;pessimist
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chimerical (adj.)
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fantastic; unreal; impossible; absurd
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Draconian (adj.)
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cruel; harsh; severe; iron handed
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fauna (n.)
Definition
animal life; animals of a particular region or period
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flora (n.)
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plant life; plants of a particular region or period
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forum (n.)
Definition
medium or place for open discussion and expression of ideas- a public meeting, radio, or TV discussion, editorial page, etc.
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hector (v.)
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bully; intimidate with threats; bluster
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herculean (adj.)
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very difficult; requiring the strength of Hercules
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hermetic (adj.)
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airtight; secret; obscure; magical; mysterious
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iridescent (adj.)
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having colors like a rainbow
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jovial (adj.)
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jolly; merry; good-humored
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labyrinthine (adj.)
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full of confusing passageways; intricate; complicated, like the Labyrinth
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laconic (adj.)
Definition
using words sparingly; terse; concise
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lethargic (adj.)
Definition
unnaturally drowsy; sluggish; dull
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