Set: Contemporary Literature Vocab 101-124
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All 24 Terms
| | Term | Definition |
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sedate | calm and composed |
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mortal | life-threatening; extreme |
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sacrilege | violation of something sacred |
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ambiguousness | lack of clarity; uncertainty |
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disembodied | separated from the body |
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labyrinth | place full of intricate passageways; maze |
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communal | belonging to an entire group |
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disclaimer | giving up a claim or connection |
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eulogy | public speech of praise |
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florid | showy |
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ultimatum | last offer; final proposition |
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vengeful | intent on revenge |
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misnomers | wrong terms or names |
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reconcile | to make peace |
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subsisting | staying alive |
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intuitively | without conscious reasoning |
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edible | capable of being eaten |
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ventured | dared or risked going |
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taboo | something that is forbidden |
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nomadic | wandering |
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nostalgia | longing |
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obsess | take all of one's attention |
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flourished | did well; blossomed |
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prestigious | impressive; having distinction |
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Set Information
| Terms | 24 |
| Creator | NeilKelty |
| Created | May 29, 2007 |
| Group | English 11 - Schaefer |
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