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Vocab, Encounters &Foundations, American Romanticism, American Masters, Rise of Realism and Literary Terms
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11th Grade
01/14/2015

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Accompany (v.)

Ant. Abondon, desert, alone

 

Definition
To go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort.
Term

Bare (Adj.)

Ant. Covered, Full, Packed

Definition
Without the usual furnishings or contents.
Term

Beneficial (Adj.)

Ant. Harmful, Unfortunate

Definition
Advantageous, helpful.
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Fortress (Noun)
Definition
A large fortified place (to protect against attack); a fort (occupied by troops usually surrounded by walls) often including a town; citadel; stronghold.
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Lean ( Adj.)

 

Definition
Without much flesh or fat.
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Manuscript (Noun)
Definition
The orginal text of an author's work that is submitted to a publisher.
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Martial (Adj.)
Definition
Relating to or suggesting of war.
Term
Principle (Noun)
Definition
An accepted or proffesed rule of action or conduct.
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Scrap (Verb)
Definition
To discard as useless, ineffective or worthless.
Term
Telegram (N.)
Definition
A message or communication sent by telegraph.
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Atlas (N.)
Definition
A book of maps, graphs and charts.
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Avalanche (N.)
Definition
A large mass of snow sliding down a mountain.
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Document (V.)
Definition
To support with evidence.
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Feat (N.)
Definition
A brave or noble act.
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Panacea (N.)
Definition
A supposed cure for all diseases.
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Provoke (V.)
Definition
To excite or stir up.
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Quench (V.)
Definition
To satisfy; to destroy or extinguish.
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Resume (V.) (N.)
Definition

(V.) To begin again; to continue

(N.) A summary of a person's acomplishments, skills, and qualifications for a position.

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Terrain (N.)
Definition
An area of land, includung its physical features.
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Vain (Adj.)
Definition
Overly proud of one's accomplishments or appearance; ineffective, worthless.
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