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AP English definitions
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20
English
12th Grade
09/02/2008

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Epitome
Definition
The embodiment of a class or type; the perfect example
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reverence
Definition
A deep respect or fascination
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phenomenon
Definition
An event or circumstance that is percieved as remarkable or extraordinary
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emphatic
Definition
said strongly or with great emphasis
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reclusive
Definition
characterized by seclusion
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lingering
Definition
to be slow in leaving or reluctant
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repertory
Definition
A company that presents their repertoir in the course of one season at one theater
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Thespians
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A person related to drama
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Anthropology
Definition
The science of humans and their works.
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Jaundice
Definition
yellow discoloration of the skin
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famished
Definition
to endure severe hunger
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frivolous
Definition
lack of seriousness or sense
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ensemble
Definition
All the parts of a thing taken together
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captivating
Definition
to attract and hold attention or interest
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aspirations
Definition
desire;ambition
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culmination
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the highest point or stage
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exasperated
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greatly annoyed; out of patience
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rebellous
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To resist order or rule
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fetish
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an object, idea, or activity that somebody is irrationally obsessed with
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innumerable
Definition
too many to be counted
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