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AP Lang Vocab. Week 7
Miasma-Sallow
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11th Grade
07/24/2010

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Miasma
Definition
A dangerous, foreboding, or deathlike atmosphere.
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Automaton
Definition
A person or animal that acts in a monotonous, routine manner, without intelligence; robot.
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Pomp
Definition
Stately or splendid display; splendor; magnificence.
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Egregious 
Definition
Extraordinary in some bad way; glaring; flagrant.
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Ululation
Definition
Howling or wailing, as a dog or wolf; hoot, as an owl.
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Miniscule
Definition
Very small; tiny.
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Attenuate
Definition
To weaken or reduce in form, intensity, quantity, effect, or value.
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Nugatory
Definition
Of no real value; trifling; worthless.
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Recrudescent
Definition
Breaking out afresh or into renewed activity; revival or reappearance in active existence.
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Sallow
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Of a sickly, yellowish colour.
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