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Chapter 3&4 Vocab
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12th Grade
09/22/2011

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incognito
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n. one who is in disguise or using an assumed name
adj. disguised; using a false name
adv. in disguise; under a fictitious name
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cognizant
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adj. aware of or informed about something
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farcical
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adj. ridiculous; exaggeratedly comical
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discursive
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adj. wandering or shifting from one subject to another; rambling; long winded
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hyperbole
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n. an obvious exaggeration, made for effect and not meant to be taken literally
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omniscient
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adj. knowing everything; having complete or infinite knowledge
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fortuitous
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adj. occurring by chance; accidental; fortunate
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assimilate
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v. to absorb and incorporate food or knowledge; to absorb one group into a larger culture
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ennui
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n. discontent and listlessness from lack of occupation or interest.
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mesmerism
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n. hypnotism; hypnotic appeal; intense fascination
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dirge
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n. a funeral hymn; a poetic or musical expression of grief
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despotic
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n. an absolute ruler; one in charge who acts like a tyrant
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colloquy
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n. a conversation or conference, usually formal
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allay
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v. to lessen; to relieve; to calm
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feign
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v. to pretend; to make up
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blazon
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v. to proclaim; to display publicly
n. a coat of arms; a banner
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choleric
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adj. having or showing a quick temper or irascible nature
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adroit
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adj. clever; skillful in a mental or physical way
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bravado
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n. a show of false bravery or confidence
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expatriate
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n. one who is exiled or who has withdrawn from his or her own native land
v. to banish from one's native country; to withdraw from one's native land
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