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TermDefinition
Adduce(v.) to lead to; to cite as proof
Attest(v.) to testify, bear witness
Wantonly(adv.) without discipline, without restrain, recklessly
Timorous(adj.) timid, shy, full of apprehension
Irreproachable(adj.) faultless and exemplary, perfect
Ignominy(n.) disgrace, dishonor
Parched(adj.) extremely thirsty; shriveled
Absolution(n.) forgiveness, redemption
Obdurate(adj.) stubborn
Perdition(n.) eternal damnation
Languidly(adv.) without energy, indifferently
Complacency(n.) self-satisfaction
Sacrilege(n.) a violation of something, someplace or someone held to be sacred (holy)
Precipice(n.) edge, steep overhang
Discourse(n.) the verbal exchange of ideas; a formal, orderly and extended expression of thought
Solace(n.) comfort in distress, consolation
Pallid(adj.) lacking color or liveliness
Suppressed(adj.) held back, restrained
Brood(v.) to think gloomily about
Melancholy(adj.) sad, depressing
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Terms 20
Creator koughandan
Created November 18, 2008
Group Koughan Juniors English
Subjects None
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Unit 6 of Mr. Koughan's 11th grade English class at Manchester Essex Regional High School

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