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Vocabulary Lesson 4
Vocab Unit 4 Words
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Literature
12th Grade
02/07/2008

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affinity
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a natural attraction to a person, thing, or activity; a relationship, connection
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bilious
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peevish or irritable; sickeningly unpleasant
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cognate
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closely related in origin, essential nature, or function; such a person or thing
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corollary
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a proposition that follows from one already proven; a natural consequence or result; resultant or consequent
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cul-de-sac
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a blind alley or dead-end street; any situation in which further progress is impossible; an impasse
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derring-do
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valor or heroism; daring deeds or exploits (often used to poke fun at false heroics)
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divination
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the art of predicting the future or discovering hidden knowledge
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elixir
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a potion once thought capable of curing all ills and maintaining life indefinitely; a panacea; a sweet liquid used as a vehicle in medicines
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folderol
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foolish talk, ideas, or procedures; nonsense; a trifle
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gamut
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an entire range or series
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hoi polloi
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the common people, the masses
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ineffable
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not expressible in words; too great or too sacred to be uttered
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lucubration
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laborious study or thought, especially at night; the result of such work
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mnemonic
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relating to or designed to assist the memory; a devise to aid the memory
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obloquy
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public abuse indicating strong disapproval or censure; the disgrace resulting from such treatment
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parameter
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a determining or characteristic element; a factor that shapes the total outcome; a limit, boundary
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pundit
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a learned person; one who gives authoritative opinions
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risible
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pertaining to laughter; able or inclined to laugh; laughable
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symptomatic
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typical or characteristic; being or concerned with a symptom or disease
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volte-face
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an about-face; a complete reversal
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