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Death of A Salesman Vocab
DOS Salesman sat vocab
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English
11th Grade
11/01/2010

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Turbulent
Definition
being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed
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Temperament
Definition
the combination of mental, physical, and emotional traits of aperson; natural predisposition
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Trepidation
Definition
trembling or quivering movement; tremor.
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Studebaker
Definition
U.S. wagon
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Crestfallen
Definition
dejected; dispirited; discouraged.
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Reminiscences
Definition
the act or process of recalling past experiences, events
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Simonize
Definition
to shine or polish to a high sheen,
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Enthralled
Definition
to captivate or charm
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Pompous
Definition
characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance
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Indignantly
Definition
feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust
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Chamois
Definition
a polishing cloth
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Approbation
Definition
approval; commendation.
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Incipient
Definition
beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage
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Regents
Definition
an exam that seniors take in the state of New York to get their diploma. (Rigorous)
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Adonises
Definition
a hunk
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Scrim
Definition
a cotton or linen fabric of open weave used for bunting,curtains,
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Subsiding
Definition
to sink to a low or lower level.
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Primps
Definition
to dress or adorn with care.
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Incarnate
Definition
embodied in flesh; given a bodily,
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Laconic
Definition
using few words; expressing much in few words
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Stolid
Definition
not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive.
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Dispel
Definition
to drive off in various directions; disperse
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Imbue
Definition
to inspire with feelings or opinions
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Evasively
Definition
avoiding or seeking to avoid trouble or difficulties
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Leeway
Definition
a degree of freedom of action or thought
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Surlily
Definition
churlishly rude or bad-tempered
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Valises
Definition
a small piece of luggage that can be carried by hand
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Philandering
Definition
to make love with a woman that cannot or will not marry
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Remiss
Definition
characterized by negligence or carelessness
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Feasible
Definition
capable of being done, effected, or accomplished
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Saccharine
Definition
1. First sugar substitute.
2. Containing or yielding sugar.
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Dictation
Definition
the act or manner of transcribing words uttered by another
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Recitation
Definition
the act of repeating something from memory
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Proposition
Definition
the act of offering or suggesting something to be considered, accepted, adopted, or done
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Incredulously
Definition
indicating or showing unbelief
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Raucous
Definition
rowdy, harsh, strident
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Sotto voce
Definition
in a low, soft voice so as not to be overheard
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Spiting
Definition
a malicious desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person
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Gist
Definition
the main or essential part of a matter
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Commission
Definition
an authoritative order, charge, or direction
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Ominously
Definition
portending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening {omen}
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Implacably
Definition
incapable of being placated or pacified
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Louse
Definition
a contemptible person, esp. an unethical one
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Coolie
Definition
an unskilled laborer, esp. formerly in China and India.
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Immobile
Definition
incapable of moving or being moved.
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Idyllic
Definition
charming; picturesque
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Elegiacally
Definition
expressing sorrow or lamentation
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Don
Definition
a person of great importance
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A resolve
Definition
A goal/ promise you make to yourself
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Jovial
Definition
Endowed or characterized by hearty or joyous humor.
A spirit of good-fellowship.
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Mercurial
Definition
changeable; animated; quick witted
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Repression
Definition
The unconscious exclusion of painful impulses, desires, or fears from the conscious mind.
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