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TermDefinition
Pittance(n.) a small portion, amount or wage
Incite(v.) ito move to action, to urge on
Deprecate(v.) to belittle, disparage
Gall(n.) bitterness; careless nerve
Ineffaceable(adj.) unable to be erased or unable to be made indistinct
Consternation(n.) amazement or distress that leads to confusion
Myriad(n) immense number, multitude
Imprudently(adv.) indiscreetly, carelessly
Gesticulation(n.) the act of making gestures; an expressive gesture
Tenement(n.) a house used as a dwelling; any form of property held by one person leasing it from another
Vestige(n.) trace, remnant
Loiter(v.) to stand around idly
Imprecate(v.) curse, vilify, threaten
Enkindle(v.) to set fire to or ignite; excite or inspire
Induce(v.) to persuade, bring about
Sportiveness(n.) playfulness
Epithet(n.) an abusive word or phrase; a descriptive term or phrase substituted for a real name
Sanguinary(adj.) cruel, bloodthirsty
Manifest(v.) to make evident or certain by display
Undulation(n.) a wavy motion
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Terms 20
Creator koughandan
Created November 18, 2008
Group Koughan Juniors English
Subjects None
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Unit 9 of Mr. Koughan's 11th grade English class at Manchester Essex Regional High School

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