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English
12th Grade
10/09/2013

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poignant
Definition
evoking a strong sense of sadness or regret; piercing, sorrowful; +
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pedantic
Definition
narrow concern for the rules; studious, perfectionist-
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nostalgic
Definition
A bittersweet longing for things, person, situations, the past; sentimental, longing, home-sickness; +, -
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ambivalent
Definition
The coexistence of 2 things that are opposite, unsure feelings about two or more things; doubtful, uncertain, hesitant;
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terse
Definition
sparing in the words; abrupt, brevity, pithy; -
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abstract
Definition
Not physically/concrete existence; conceptual; +, -
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allusive
Definition
working by suggestion rather than explicit mention; symbolic; +
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symbolic
Definition
serving as a symbol; figurative; +
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informal
Definition
Having a relaxed friendly manner; casual; +, -
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effusive
Definition
expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure; gushy; -
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judicious
Definition
Having/showing or done with good judgement or sense; sensible; +
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acerbic
Definition
Sharp and fortwright; sharp; +
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scornful
Definition
feeling/expressing contempt; mocking; -
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serious
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solemn/thoughtful; earnest; +, -
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condesccending
Definition
patronizing/superiority; snobbish/patronizing; -
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irate
Definition
occasional anger, extremely anger; angry/furious; -
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unsympathetic
Definition
not showing sympathy; apathetic; -
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admonishing
Definition
warn or reprimand; caution, reprimand, warning; +, -
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facetious
Definition
Inappropriate humor, playfully sarcastic; sarcastic, humorous & playful; +, -
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Denotation
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Dictionary definition
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Connotation
Definition
Meaning, as in +, - or neutral;
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churlish
Definition
rude; rude, difficult; -
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cynical
Definition
negative mindset; pessimistic, cataleptic, jaded; -
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bemused
Definition
bewildered; confused, stupefied; +, -
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impartial
Definition
unbiased; no prejudice; +
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ironic
Definition
usage of words to convey opposite of literal meaning; in congruent, opposite; +,-
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detached
Definition
Separated; disconnected; -
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