11 DP Q2
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thechristopherg on November 2, 2011
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11th grade IB list for quarter 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 puerile | displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity |
| heuristics | the study of interpreting texts; not following strict rules |
| hermeneutics | the field of theological study that attempts to interpret scripture |
| dross | worthless material that should be removed |
| augury | an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come |
| paladin | any knightly or heroic champion fighting for a cause, usually honor-based |
| impetuous | characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation |
| arpeggio | a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously |
| cuirass | defensive armor for the torso comprising a breastplate and backplate, originally made of leather (aka: corselet) |
| slovenly | negligent of neatness especially in dress and person |
| vaunted | praised boastfully or excessively |
| vendetta | any prolonged and bitter feud, rivalry (often avenging a murder of a family member) |
| ardor | intense feeling of love |
| obstinancy | unyielding or stubborn adherence to one's purpose, opinion |
| pate | the crown or top of the head |
| bivouacked | to rest or assemble in such an area; encamp **can be used as a noun (bivouac) and the meaning would then be an actual military camp |
| august | inspiring reverence or admiration |
| vagaries | an unpredictable or erratic action |
| discordant | disagreeable to the ear, harsh |
| implacable | not to be appeased |
| impetus | a moving force or momentum of a moving body |
| acoutrements | personal clothing, accessories |
| squalid | wretched; miserable |
| scion | a descendant |
| virile | characteristics befitting a man; manly; masculine |
| volubility | talkative; continuous flow of words |
| interlading | to diversify by adding or interjecting something unique, striking, or contrasting (usually followed by with) |
| langor | lack of spirit or interest |
| lucre | monetary reward or gain |
| Coreligionist | member of the same religion as another |
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