Fall Semester Week 3
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MadisonTerry on September 3, 2011
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Quiz September 9
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 aperture | noun a hole or opening |
| conflagration | noun a large destructive fire |
| allusion | noun implied or indirect, reference; a hinting at |
| catacomb | noun and underground tunnel or area with holes for graves |
| obstinate | adjective unyielding regardless of reason or logic |
| anomalous | adjective out of place, abnormal |
| clamor | noun a loud noise or shouting |
| preclude | verb to make impossible |
| chimera | noun a fantasy; a horrible creature of the imagination |
| connoisseur | noun a person who is able to be a judge in the matters of art or taste |
| trowel | noun a hand tool used to work with mortar or to dig holes for plants |
| depauchery | noun a lack of integrity or honesty; moral corruption |
| fetter | verb to restrict by shackling or chaining |
| virtuoso | noun one skilled in the fine arts as an accomplished musician; a savant |
| expedient | adjective very principled, very careful and conscientious |
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