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English
11th Grade
12/16/2013
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alliteration
 Definition
repetition of beginning consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words
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assertive
 Definition
bold/confident
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assertion

 

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declaration/affirmation
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complacent
 Definition
to please greatly
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condescending
 Definition
belief that one is better than others of their kind
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culminate/culminating
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to reach highest point
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cynical
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attitude of a temper
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detest/detestable
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abominable
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disdain/disdainful
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unworthy
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economical
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highly efficient
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ecstatic
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excited
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ellipsis
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omission of understood words "..."
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euphemism
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word to replace an offensive one
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fiery
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marked by anger
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goad
 Definition
something that causes pricking pain
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humble
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subject to
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immoral
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non-humane
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monotonous
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boring
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ominous
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foreshadowing
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oppressive
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controlling
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picturesque
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resembling a picture
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punitive
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inflicting punishment
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reverent
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respectful
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seethe
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boil
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sinister
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evil
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spiteful
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malicious
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supercilious
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haughty
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syllogism
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crafty argument
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understatement
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lesser representation
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universal
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universally known
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unjust
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immoral
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yearn
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desire for
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