E-III Classical Vocab-A L-9
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MCSEnglish3 on October 13, 2010
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English III, Lesson 9, Mansfield Christian, Mrs. Cochran, Vocabulary from Classical Roots
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 artifact (n.) | an object made by human beings; often refers to a primitive tool or other relic from an earlier period |
| artifice (n.) | craftiness/trickery; cleverness/skill |
| artisan (n.) | a skilled craftsperson |
| artless (adj.) | without deceit or cunning; natural/simple; crude/ignorant/uncultured |
| depict (v.) | to paint, draw or express in a picture or sculpture; to describe; to picture in words |
| incantation (n.) | the chanting/speaking of words seeming to have magical power or used to create a magical spell |
| ode (n.) | a poem usually addressed to a particular person, object, or event that has stimulated deep and noble feelings in the poet |
| parody (n./v.) | a humorous imitation of a piece of literature or music; to mimic a style, plot, or idea for comic relief |
| recant (v.) | to take back a formal statement or belief previously made known |
| rhapsody (n.) | speech or writing expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm |
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