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Titus Andronicus Vocabulary
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Adversary (n) an enemy, opponent A best friend off the tennis court can also be a fierce adversary on it.
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Alienate (v) to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile Gossiping is a bad habit that is bound to alienate you from your friends.
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Coerce (v) To compel, force Dictators try to coerce their subjects into obedience by threatening them or their families with punishment
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Craven (adj) Cowardly; (n) a coward It isn’t good to assume that those who refuse to fight in war is a craven who lacks patriotism.
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Inclement (adj) stormy, harsh, severe in attitude or action During an inclement winter, the immense amount of snow may cause schools to close early.
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Perpetuate (v) to make permanent or long lasting. If we continue to vote evil people into office, we will only perpetuate the stigma that the government is corrupt.
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Sojourn (n) a temporary stay; (v) to stay for a time. If you go to Italy, even for a short sojourn, make sure you see the beautiful art!
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Punitive (adj) inflicting or aiming at punishment The general led a punitive expedition against the rebel forces.
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Scrupulous (adj) exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled. Scientists are trained to record their observations with scrupulous accuracy.
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Expunge (v) to erase, obliterate, destroy. The judge ordered that the young boy’s record be expunge of all criminal offenses.
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Entranced To fill (someone) with wonder and delight, holding their entire attention. The self-involved man sat entranced with his own picture.
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Altruistic (adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others Many charities are altruistic in nature because they help those in need and expect nothing in return.
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Infallible (adj). Free from error; absolutely dependable. Some critics seem convinced that their expert knowledge makes them infallible judges of the quality of an artist’s work.
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Clemency (n) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness Many judges will show clemency to young adults who show that they made a mistake and are willing to change.
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Squalid (adj) filthy, wretched, debased Many people who live in third world countries live in squalid homes.
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