DHS HE1 Short Story Unit vocabulary
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avietmeier on October 19, 2011
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vocab for: Interlopers, The Most Dangerous Game, Cask of the Amontillado, Lady or the Tiger?, Scarlet Ibis
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Marauders | raiders |
| reconciliation | friendly end to a quarrel |
| condolences | expression of sympathy |
| exasperation | great aggravation |
| disputed | subject of an argument |
| receding | moving into the distance |
| disarming | removing suspicion or fear |
| imprudent | unwise; foolish |
| surmounted | overcame |
| invariably | without exception |
| obstinate | stubborn |
| impunity | freedom from punishment |
| retribution | punishment for a wrong; justice; revenge |
| impose | take advantage of |
| implore | beg |
| exuberant | overflowing; plentiful; excessive |
| inevitable | unavoidable; sure to happen |
| impartial | fair; just; not biased |
| devious | indirect; not straight forward |
| presume | to take for granted; assume; suppose |
| imminent | near; about to happen |
| iridescent | rainbow like; displaying a shifting in range of colors |
| infallibility | inability to make mistakes |
| reiterated | repeated |
| mar | damage; spoil |
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