"Soldier's Home" and Ransom of Red Chief" Vocabulary
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lsamuels123 on October 10, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 atrocity | the quality or state of being utterly revolting |
| apocryphal | of doubting authenticity |
| intrigue | a secret scheme; to arouse the interest, desire or curiosity of |
| lackadaisical | lacking spirit, liveliness, or interest |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive criticism or denunciation |
| stealthy | marked by clandestine or secret movement |
| scythe | and implement used for mowing (as grass) and composed of a long, curving blade fastened at an angle to a long handle |
| sylvan | pertaining to or characteristic of woods or forest regions |
| reconnoiter | to recognize, to engage in reconnaissance; to a make a preliminary inspection |
| peremptory | putting an end to all debate or action |
| calliope | a musical instrument fitted with steam whistles, played from a keyboard |
| box | to confine in or as if in a box |
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth |
| yodel | to sing by suddenly changing from a natural voice to a falsetto and back |
| subjugate | to bring under domination; subdued |
| palatable | capable of being touched or felt; easily perceptible |
| contiguous | sharing an edge or boundary; touching |
| Bedlam | popular name for the Hospital of St. Mary of Bethlehem, London, an insane asylum |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
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