Sadlier Oxford Level H Unit 11b
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 metamorphosis | (n.) a complete transformation, as if by magic |
| mystique | (n.) an aura or attitude of mystery or veneration surrounding something or someone |
| non sequitur | (n.) an inference or conclusion that does not follow logically from the facts or premises |
| parlous | (adj.) full of danger or risk, perilous |
| punctilio | (n.) a minute detail of conduct or procedure; an instant of time |
| quagmire | (n.) soft, soggy mud or slush; a difficult or entrapping situation |
| quixotic | (adj.) extravagantly or romantically idealistic; visionary without regard to practical considerations |
| raconteur | (n.) a person who tells stories and anecdotes with great skill |
| sine qua non | (n.) an essential or indispensable element or condition |
| vendetta | (n.) a prolonged feud, often between two families, characterized by retaliatory acts of revenge; any act motivated by vengeance |
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