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Lesson 6- Book D
Vocabulary from Classical Roots
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Language - English
10th Grade
01/19/2012

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epigram
Definition
A short, witty saying
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epigraph
Definition
An inscription of a monument or building, on a coin, or at the beginning of a book or chapter
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choreography
Definition
The art of creating dances
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graffiti
Definition
Words or drawings scratched or scribbled on a wall
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graphic
Definition
1.Relating to the visual arts
2.giving a vivid description
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lithograph
Definition
A print produced by a printing process in which a smooth surface is treated so that ink will adhere only to the design to be printed
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topography
Definition
The features of an area, such as its rivers mountains, and roads
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eclectic
Definition
Consisting of parts selected from various sources
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lexicon
Definition
1.A specialized dictionary
2.The specialized vocabulary of a particular topic or profession
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analogy
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A comparison between things that are alike in some ways
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apologist
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A person who makes an argument in support of someone or something
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epilogue
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Short concluding section in a literary work
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logo
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A symbol or design that serves to identify an organization or institution
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logistics
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The organization of supplies and services
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eulogy
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A speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially honoring the dead
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