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Vocab Test #4
AP Language and Composition Vocabulary test 4, with a bit of a Skyrim twist.
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11th Grade
03/07/2012

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Nebulous
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uncertain or vague (no marker)
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Ominous
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threatening; indicating evil or harm (Alduin's Song)
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Orthodox
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accepting usual or traditional beliefs. (Thalmor Justiciars)
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Pedantic
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tending to show off one's learning (Farengar)
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Pandemic
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widespread. (Fear of dragons after Helgen)
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Palatable
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pleasant to the taste. (Sweet Roll, homecooked meal, etc.)
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Perpetuate
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Cause to continue (Rumor-telling at Inns)
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Ruminate
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to consider carefully r to meditate on. (Stormcloaks or Imperials?)
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Rhetoric
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the art of using words effectively (Speech)
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Reticent
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silent of reserved in manner (Greybeard)
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Mollify
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calm; pacify; appease. (Kyne's Peace)
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Mordant
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sarcastic (Mikhail?)
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Nocturnal
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pertaining to the night (& Shadows)
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Obtuse
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slow to comprehend; dull (Female Apothecaries)
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Onus
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burden or responsibility. (Being Dovahkiin)
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Ostensible
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conspicuous or apparent
( <(0)> Detected)
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Paragon
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Model of excellence or perfection. (Eorlund -> smithing; Vilkas -> Two-handed)
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Placate
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Soothe (Kyne's Peace)
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Quitessence
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pure & concentrated essence of something (Ore)
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Rakish
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Carefree and Lively (Butterflies)
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