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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