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semester 1 english vocabulary (part 2)
vocab grade 9 ela
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Language - English
9th Grade
11/08/2010
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connotation
 Definition
implied meaning of word
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dynamic character
 Definition
undergoes permanent change during the story
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free verse
 Definition
unrhymed poem with no pattern
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pun
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use of words with >one meaning
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soliloquy
 Definition
lines said by character alone, about feelings or thoughts
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sonnet
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poem w/ iambic pentameter with octave and sestet
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subplot
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plot 2nd to main plot
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symbol
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something that represents some abstract idea
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static character
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remains unchanged during story
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conventions
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widely used and accepted literary technique
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providential
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lucky
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deify
 Definition
to turn into god or divine
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efficacious
 Definition
successful, provides wanted results
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cordial
 Definition
warm, cheerful
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antidote
 Definition
remedy to counteract a poison
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circumspect
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watchful, cautious
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interim
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time between two things
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interdict
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to forbid
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antecede
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to go before in time
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affix
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to fasten or seal
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rectify
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to correct a problem
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precedent
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case used to serve as justification for future cases
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preamble
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intro to document
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precocious
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advanced mentally compared to age
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illicit
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unlawful or illegal
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capitulate
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to surrender
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digress
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to wander off topic
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remiss
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careless, negligent
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ambivalent
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having conflicting feelings
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susceptible
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easily affected or impressionable
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palatial
 Definition
large and ornate, magnificent
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loquacious
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talkative
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embay
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to confine or shelter
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competent
 Definition
well qualified, capable
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descry
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to catch sight of
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cynosure
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the center of interest or attraction
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redolent
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having a pleasant smell or odor
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cum laude
 Definition
with honors
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altruism
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selflessness
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abridge
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to shorten
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detrimental
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causing damage or harm
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elusive
 Definition
cleverly avoiding or escaping
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hiatus
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break or lapse in continuity
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impudence
 Definition
bold disrespect or rudeness
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penchant
 Definition
strong taste or liking
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trite
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overused and lacking freshness
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wily
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artful, cunning, elusive, deceitful
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infallible
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unable to be proven wrong
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recluse
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someone who lives in seclusion
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word 100!!!!!!!!!!!
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