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Final Exam Vocab
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English
9th Grade
06/03/2011

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Euphemism
Definition
The substitution of a vague expression.
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Phonetics
Definition
The study of tones.
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In Medias Res
Definition
In the middle of things.
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Dipthong
Definition
Words describing the change in vowels.
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Epigram
Definition
A sentence that says a lot in a few words.
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Egalitarianism 
Definition
The philosophy of human equality.
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Meritocracy
Definition
Inheriting power.
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Chauvinism
Definition

Biased devotion to a certain group

(exaggerated or aggressive patriotism)

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Hyperbole
Definition
Obvious and intentional exaggeration.
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Synecdoche 
Definition
A figure of speech that uses part of an object to refer to the whole object.
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Autocratic
Definition
Ruling with unlimited power
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Autonomy 
Definition
Self ruling/independence.
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Caste
Definition
A social class separated from others by profession, wealth or hereditary rank. 
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Despot
Definition
Ruler with absolute power. 
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Feudal
Definition
The system in which vassals were given protection and the use of land, in return for loyalty, payments, and services to a lord. 
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Hegemony 
Definition
Dominance (usually over a country, region or group of people) 
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Oligarchy 
Definition
Government by a few
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Totalitarian 
Definition
To take and hold power or rights by force without legal authority. 
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August
Definition
Majestic/inspiring awe
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Condescend
Definition
To lower ones se;f to the level of one considered inferior.
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Deference
Definition
Respectful yielding to the opinion or wishes of others/courteous respect 
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Grovel
Definition

To behave so humbly that it is demeaning.

 

(ex: don't grovel in the presence of rock stars; just try to act normal.) 

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Lackey
Definition
One who does lowly jobs for another without question.
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Predominate
Definition
To be greatest in number or importance
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Slavish
Definition
Acting completely under the order of another, like a slave.
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Subjugation
Definition
The act of conquering or bringing under control 
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Supercilious
Definition
Proudly scornful, arrogant.
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Sycophant
Definition
A person attempting to win favour by flattering important people. A.k.a: a kiss butt!
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Flagrant
Definition
Noticeably bad, offensive, glaring. 
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Furtive
Definition
Sneaky and secretive, sly and stealthy. 
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Latent 
Definition
Present or capable of coming into existence, but not evident or active yet.
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Ostensible 
Definition
Apparent, true.
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Salient
Definition
Significant or prominent. 
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Sequester 
Definition
To isolate someone or something
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Subterfuge 
Definition
A trick
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Surreptitious
Definition
Done in secret or by stealthy means.
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Unobtrusively
Definition
Acting in a manner that does not attract attention.
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Vaunt
Definition
To boast or brag about 
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Adroit
Definition
Skilful and quick
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Blase 
Definition
Bored/unimpressed 
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Cliche 
Definition
Overused expression 
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Clientele
Definition
A group of customers or patrons 
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Entrepreneur
Definition
A person who organises/manages a business 
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Forte
Definition
Strong point
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Gauche
Definition
Socially awkward
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Niave
Definition
Innocently trusting
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Nonchalant
Definition
Seeming unconcerned 
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Rendezvous 
Definition

"A shindig" 

Meeting at specific time and place

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Ruffian
Definition
A gangster 
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Usurp 
Definition
To take or hold by power or force
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Diligence
Definition
Persistant hard work
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Fastidious
Definition
Possessing or displaying attention to detail 
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Imprudent 
Definition
Unwise, bad judgement, doing things without careful thought
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Judicious
Definition
Having/exhibiting good judgement 
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Meticulous 
Definition
Extremely careful or precise 
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Minutia 
Definition
A small detail 
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Slovenly
Definition
Untidy, sloppy in dress or appearance  
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Trepidation
Definition
Anxiety, a state of alarm, dread or fear
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Unmindful
Definition
Failing to give due care or attention
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Condemn
Definition
To express strong disapproval 
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Culpable 
Definition
Deserving of blame
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Exonerate
Definition
To free from blame
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Exort
Definition
To obtain by force or threat
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Incorrigible 
Definition
Incapable of being corrected or reformed
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Malfeasance
Definition
Wrongdoing or misconduct
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Misdemeanour 
Definition
A minor offense 
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Purloin
Definition
To steal
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Unscrupulous
Definition
Lacking moral restrain 
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