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| expressing sorrow or lamentation; adj |
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| A person who believes that a system or society should be ruled by elite; pretentious, above others; noun & adj. |
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A set of dots indicating such an omission; noun
Example: ... |
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To make something clear or to further explain it; verb
Example: "The concept was very difficult to understand, with confusing jargon and abstract ideas, so it was necessary for the teacher to elucidate." |
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| A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling or difficult to understand; noun |
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| Repetition of words at the END of a sentence. (The opposite of anaphora); noun |
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| A small blurb said or written about someone who has passed away. (Written on tombstone); noun |
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| Having or showing great knowledge or learning; adj |
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A word or phrase used to replace another that may be rude or offensive; noun
Example: "Passed Away" instead of "Died" |
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To urge earnestly and give strong encouragement; adj
Example: "My coach was exhortative when she encouraged us to get a goal." |
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To erase or remove something completely.
Example: "I have tried to expunge that embarrassing moment from my memory." |
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| All different parts of speech that we will use throughout the course. |
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