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lit circle vocab
#'s 5 and 6
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English
7th Grade
11/28/2007

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inflation

 

(noun)

Definition

 


a rise in the usual price level for goods and sevices

Term

impoverished

 

(adjective)

Definition

 

Very poor; with out riches or resources

Term

Reprieve

 

(noun)

Definition

 

 

A temporary relief or escape;as if from something unpleasant or difficult 

Term

jauntily

 

(adverb)

Definition

 

 

In a carefree, lively, or self-confident manner

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gallant

 

(adjective)

Definition

 

 

Brave or noble in spirit or conduct; polite and attentive

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exploit

 

(noun)

Definition

 

 

A heroic deed or act; bold feat

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contraband

 

(noun)

Definition
goods forbidden by law from being improted or exported; smuggled goods
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garish

 

(adjective)

Definition
too bright or ornate; flashy; gaudy
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inevitable

 

(adjective)

Definition
cannot be avoided; obvious or certain
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gall

 

(noun)

Definition
something bitter or unpleasant; bile
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mogul

 

(noun)

Definition
a powerful or important person
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archaic

 

(adjective)

Definition
of an earlier time; out-of-date
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