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Middle Eastern Literature[T.M.J.&& J.D.D]-{4th}
VL5
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English
10th Grade
04/05/2011

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Elegy
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A sad poem or speech in memory of someone who has died
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Figures Of Speech
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An expression, such as a metaphor, in which words are used in a poetic way. Authors often use figures of speech to make their writing more colorful.
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Antithesis
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The direct opposite
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Koran(Qur'an
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The holy book of the Muslim Religion
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Sermon
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1. A speech given during a religious service.
2. Any serious talk especially one that deals with morals or correct behavior
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A Frame Story
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A story within a story within a story
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Moral
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The lesson taught by a story
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Invoking
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To call for with earnest desire; make supplication or pray for
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Prodigious
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Extraordinary in size,amount, extent degree, force
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Inverted
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To turn something upside down
To reverse the order of something
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Adjured
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To charge, bind, or command earnestly and solemnly, often under oath
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Resolutely
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Someone who is strongly determined to do something
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Perfidious
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Deliberately faithless; treacherous; deceitful
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*Immortalize*
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to bestow unending fame upon; perpetuate
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*Memorialize*
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To commemorate
To present a memorial to
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*Mosque*
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A Muslim temple or place of public worship
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*Islam*
Definition
The religious faith of Muslims, based on the words and religious system founded by the prophet Muhammad and taught by the Koran, the basic principle of which is absolute submission to a unique and personal god, Allah
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*Muslim*
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The religious faith of Muslims, based on the words and religious system founded by the prophet Muhammad and taught by the Koran, the basic principle of which is absolute submission to a unique and personal god, Allah
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*Timbuktu*
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A town in central Mali, W Africa, near the Niger River
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*Renaissance*
Definition
The activity, spirit, or time of the great revival of art, literature, and learning in europe beginning in the 14th century and extending to the 17th century, marking the transition from the medieval to the modern world
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*Descendants*
Definition
a person or animal that is descended from a specific ancestor; an offspring
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*Manuscript*
Definition
The original text of an author's work, handwritten or now usually typed, that is submitted to a publisher.
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*Intellectualism*
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The doctrine that knowledge is wholly or chiefly derived from pure reason.
The belief that reason is the final principle of reality
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*Hub*
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The central portion of a wheel, propeller, fan, etc, through which the axle passes
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*Convene*
Definition
To come together or assemble, usually for some public purpose
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*Conservatory*
Definition
A school giving instruction in one or more of the fine or dramatic arts; specifically, a school of music.

A greenhouse, usually attached to a dwelling, for growing and displaying plants.
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*Meteor*
Definition
Shooting star , Also called: falling star the bright streak of light appearing in the sky due to the incandescence of such a body heated by friction at its surface
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*Lament*
Definition
To feel or express sorrow or regret for
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*Prolific*
Definition
Producing offspring, young, fruit, etc., abundantly; highly fruitful
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*Innovative*
Definition
Tending to innovate or characterized by innovation.
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*Caravan*
Definition
A group of travelers, as merchants or pilgrims, journeying together for safety in passing through deserts, hostile territory, etc
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*Sahara*
Definition
A desert in N Africa, extending from the Atlantic to the Nile valley. about 3,500,000 sq. mi. (9,065,000 sq. km).
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*Intricate*
Definition
Having many interrelated parts or facets; entangled or involved
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*Pious*
Definition
Having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for god or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations
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*Mecca*
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A city in and the capital of Hejaz, in W Saudi Arabia: birthplace of Muhammad; spiritual center of islam. 366,801
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*Meditation*
Definition
Continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation.
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*Utterances*
Definition
Manner of speaking; power of speaking
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*Prominent*
Definition
Standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable
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*Prosperous*
Definition
Having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; flourishing; successful
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*Somber*
Definition
Gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted
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*Melancholy*
Definition
A gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged
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