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Chapter 5
English 2
10
Literature
10th Grade
10/04/2010

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Allusion
Definition

A reference;

An indirect referance

 

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Altruistic
Definition

Unselfish;

Unselfishly concerned about the welfare of others; Unselfish;

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Appease
Definition

To Calm;

To calm, especially by giving into the demands of

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Arbitrary
Definition

Slow;

Determined by personal judgment, not rule or reason; based on  impulse.

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Assail
Definition

To attack;

To attack physically or verbally.

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Banal
Definition

Unoriginal;

Lacking originality; overused; commonplace.

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Euphemism
Definition

A foreign term;

A mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant.

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Mercenary
Definition

Greedy;

Motivated by only financial gain;

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Syndrome

 

Definition
A group of symtoms typical for a particular disease or condition.
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Taint
Definition

To damage;

To stain honor of someone or something.

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