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English Midterm Exam
Unit 4 Words
25
Language - English
11th Grade
12/10/2006
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vernacular
 Definition
the language of a country or district
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affix
 Definition
to stick on, to attach
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inanimate
 Definition
-lifeless
-lacking animal life
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gaudy
 Definition
snowy or bright in a tasteless way
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reticule
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a small purse or bag
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aversion
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a strong dislike
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deterministic
 Definition
unable to control what happens
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ingenious
 Definition
clever
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parable
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a story told to illustrate a moral or spiritual truth
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credulous
 Definition
too ready to believe things
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rapscallion
 Definition
a rascal
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phrenology
 Definition
a psychological theory or analytical method based on the belief that certain mental faculties and character traits are indicated by the configurations of the skull.
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soliloquy
 Definition
a speech in which a person expresses his thoughts aloud without addressing anyone
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insurrection
 Definition
rebellion
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pensive
 Definition
deep in thought
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histrionic
 Definition
of acting
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jest
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a joke
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trifling
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trivial
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adamant
 Definition
unyielding to requests
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dubious
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doubtfull
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unobtrusive
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not making oneself noticed
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delectable
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delightful
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impertinent
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insolent
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undulate
 Definition
to have or cause to have a wavy moment or appearance
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querulous
 Definition
complaining peevishly
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