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Fiske Chapters 25-27
Leake AP Language and Composition
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English
11th Grade
01/27/2010

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miasma
Definition
a poisonous atmosphere or influence
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automaton
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a robot or someone who responds in a mechanical way
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pomp
Definition
magnificent or dignified display
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egregious
Definition
outstandingly bad or offensive
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ululation
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howl
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minuscule
Definition
very small, tiny
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attenuate
Definition
to reduce in force, value, size, or degree
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nugatory
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of little or no importance
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recrudescent
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to revivify
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sallow
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of a sickly, yellowish color or complexion
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importune
Definition
the making of insistent requests
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supplicate
Definition
to ask in a very humble manner (like begging on bended knee)
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cajole
Definition
attempts to nudge someone jokingly into doing what you ask
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beseech
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the earnest and humble nature of a request
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adjure
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formal and solemn connotation of swearing the taking of an oath
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implore
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earnest entreaty, person cares so much, near tears
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woo
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a man seeking a woman's affections
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entreat
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ask in a very sincere manner
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mendicant
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a beggar
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cadge
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begging for money
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narcissist
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someone who's in love with themselves, lack empathy
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solipsist
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synonym for narcissist
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autocrat
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government by one individual
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autonomous
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someone that acts independently
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autodidact
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someone who is literally self-taught, no formal education
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soliloquy
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a speech given by a character alone on the stage
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idiosyncrasy
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characteristic of behavior that is limited to one person or group
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recluse
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people who choose to live in solitude as much as possible.
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renegade
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a rebel or outlaw
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heterodox
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statements, behavior, or opinions that vary from accepted or popular belief
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cynosure
Definition
someone or someone that everyone looks at
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