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Unit 10 Vocabulary Definitions
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Accrue (v.) We allowed the interest to accrue on the account until it turned into a small fortune.
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Accrue (v.) We allowed the interest to accrue on the account until it turned into a small fortune. To grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result
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Annotation (n.) Laurence Stern’s novel The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman has almost as many annotations as lines of text.
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Annotation (n.) Laurence Stern’s novel The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman has almost as many annotations as lines of text. A critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
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Bedlam (n.) Is this the same band that caused mob scenes and virtual bedlam on their first tour? A state or scene of uproar and confusion
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Covert (v.) Napoleon was an expert at making covert preparations to attack unsuspecting opponents.
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Covert (v.) Napoleon was an expert at making covert preparations to attack unsuspecting opponents. Hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded CAN ALSO BE A NOUN – a sheltered place, a hiding place
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Debonair (adj.) Quite a few debonair young men asked my cousin to dance.
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Debonair (adj.) Quite a few debonair young men asked my cousin to dance. Pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance
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Dun (v.) Many of Charles Dickens’ characters are dunned by creditors because of their large debts.
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Dun (v.) Many of Charles Dickens’ characters are dunned by creditors because of their large debts. To demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt CAN ALSO BE A NOUN – a creditor CAN ALSO BE AN ADJUCTIVE – dull, dark, drab, dingy
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Efficacious (adj.) Not the most charming of senators, he nevertheless wielded the most efficacious knowledge of statecraft.
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Efficacious (adj.) Not the most charming of senators, he nevertheless wielded the most efficacious knowledge of statecraft. Effective, producing results
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Equanimity (n.) Injustice always sent him into a rage, but he could endure misfortune with equanimity.
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Equanimity (n.) Injustice always sent him into a rage, but he could endure misfortune with equanimity. Calmness, composure, refusal to panic
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Fortuitous (adj.) Due to a fortuitous drop in oil prices, the shipping company showed healthy profits for the year.
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Fortuitous (adj.) Due to a fortuitous drop in oil prices, the shipping company showed healthy profits for the year. Accidental, occurring by happy chance
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Gist (n.) Would the talented fellow who keeps the back row in stitches please repeat the gist of what I said?
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Gist (n.) Would the talented fellow who keeps the back row in stitches please repeat the gist of what I said? The essential part, main point, or essence
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Gratuitous (adj.) Though she had hoped to leave the lecture early, several members of the audience asked gratuitous questions, delaying her by an hour.
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Gratuitous (adj.) Though she had hoped to leave the lecture early, several members of the audience asked gratuitous questions, delaying her by an hour. Freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
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Imperious (adj.) The Wizard of Oz’s imperious manner failed him when he revealed himself as a fussy little man behind a curtain.
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Imperious (adj.) The Wizard of Oz’s imperious manner failed him when he revealed himself as a fussy little man behind a curtain. Overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
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Invective (n./adj.) It was his usual hail of invectives, a sort of furious, harmless shower that left the air a bit clearer. As invective speeches go, this one displayed originality, vigor, and, here and there, some wit.
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Invective (n./adj.) It was his usual hail of invectives, a sort of furious, harmless shower that left the air a bit clearer. As invective speeches go, this one displayed originality, vigor, and, here and there, some wit. (n.) strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language (adj.) abusive
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Motley (adj./n.) Tal and short, thick and thin, old and young, we share the family name but are a motley bunch indeed. To “put on motley” is to say what only a king’s jester would dare to say.
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Motley (adj./n.) Tal and short, thick and thin, old and young, we share the family name but are a motley bunch indeed. To “put on motley” is to say what only a king’s jester would dare to say. Adj. showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors N. A jester’s costume, jester
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Munificent (adj.) Nothing the volunteers said could save the program until our anonymous friend donated a munificent sum.
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Munificent (adj.) Nothing the volunteers said could save the program until our anonymous friend donated a munificent sum. Extremely generous, lavish
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Procrastinate (adj.) We all want to procrastinate when a task is no fun, but some people make delaying a way of life.
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Procrastinate (adj.) We all want to procrastinate when a task is no fun, but some people make delaying a way of life. To delay, put off until later
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Provocative (adj.) The ideas discussed in the film were so provocative that I thought about them long after I left the theater.
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Provocative (adj.) The ideas discussed in the film were so provocative that I thought about them long after I left the theater. Tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying
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Recondite (adj.) The theories of relativity can seem recondite even for people who are well versed in the sciences.
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Recondite (adj.) The theories of relativity can seem recondite even for people who are well versed in the sciences. Exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding
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Reprobate (n./adj./v.) Reprobates are usually more charming, funny, or thrilling in fiction than they are in life.
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Reprobate (n./adj./v.) Reprobates are usually more charming, funny, or thrilling in fiction than they are in life. A depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel ADJ-wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled V-to disapprove of, condemn
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Sedentary (adj.) She exchanged her sedentary job for a position as a swimming instructor.
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Sedentary (adj.) She exchanged her sedentary job for a position as a swimming instructor. Characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place
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