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Chinua Achebe ALA 3
VL6
25
English
10th Grade
04/11/2011

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Term
denigration
Definition
–verb
1. to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame
2. to treat or represent as lacking in value or importance; belittle; disparage
Term
superannuated
Definition
–adjective
1. retired because of age or infirmity.
2. too old for use, work, service, or a position.
3. antiquated or obsolete
Term
eradicate
Definition
–verb
1. to remove or destroy utterly; extirpate
Term
overzealously
Definition
-adjective
1. ardently active, devoted, or diligent.
Term
cultural conflict
Definition
-noun
1. differences in values and norms of behavior of people from different cultures.
Term
benevolent
Definition
–adjective
1. characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings:
2. desiring to help others; charitable
3. intended for benefits rather than profit
Term
pandemonium
Definition
–noun
1. wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos.
2. a place or scene of riotous uproar or utter chaos.
Term
emissary
Definition
–noun
1. a representative sent on a mission or errand
2. an agent sent on a mission of a secret nature, as a spy.
Term
communal
Definition
–adjective
1. used or shared in common by everyone in a group
2. of, by, or belonging to the people of a community; shared or participated in by the public
Term
cordiality
Definition
-noun
1. warmth, friendliness, geniality, heartiness.
Term
meager
Definition
–adjective
1. deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate
2. having little flesh; lean; thin
Term
brusqueness
Definition
–adjective
abrupt in manner; blunt; rough
Term
interim
Definition
–noun
1. an intervening time; interval; meantime
2. a temporary or provisional arrangement; stopgap; makeshift
Term
abomination
Definition
–noun
1. anything greatly disliked or abhorred.
2. intense aversion or loathing; detestation
3. a vile, shameful, or detestable action, condition, habit, etc.
Term
arduous
Definition
–adjective
1. requiring great exertion; laborious; difficult
2. requiring or using much energy and vigor; strenuous
3. hard to climb; steep
4. hard to endure; full of hardships;
Term
clambered
Definition
–verb
1. to climb, using both feet and hands; climb with effort or difficulty.
Term
revel
Definition
–verb
1. to take great pleasure or delight
2. to make merry; indulge in boisterous festivities.
Term
taut
Definition
–adjective
1. tightly drawn; tense; not slack.
2. emotionally or mentally strained or tense
3. in good order or condition; tidy; neat.
Term
improvident
Definition
–adjective
1. not provident; lacking foresight; incautious; unwary.
2. neglecting to provide for future needs.
Term
capricious
Definition
–adjective
1. subject to, led by, or indicative of whim; erratic
2. Obsolete . fanciful or witty.
Term
rebuke
Definition
–verb
1. to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
Term
approbation
Definition
–noun
1. approval; commendation.
2. official approval or sanction.
3. Obsolete . conclusive proof.
Term
trifle
Definition
–noun
1. an article or thing of very little value.
2. a matter, affair, or circumstance of trivial importance or significance.
3. a small, inconsiderable
Term
wily
Definition
–adjective
full of, marked by,crafty; cunning.
Term
malevolent
Definition
–adjective
1. wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious
2. evil; harmful; injurious
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