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Chinua Achebe MIR 4th
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10th Grade
04/11/2011

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Term
denigration
Definition
n: devaluation; belittlement
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superannuated
Definition
adj: no longer of use; out of date
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eradicate
Definition
v: remove all traces of; erase
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overzealously
Definition
filled with or inspired by intense enthusiasm ardent; fervent full of, ardently active, devoted, or diligent.
Term
cultural conflict
Definition
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benevolent
Definition
— adj
1. intending or showing goodwill; kindly; friendly
2. doing good or giving aid to others, rather than making profit
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pandemonium
Definition
noun
1. wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos.
2. a place or scene of riotous uproar or utter chaos
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emissary
Definition
–noun
1. a representative sent on a mission or errand
2. an agent sent on a mission of a secret nature, as a spy.
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communal
Definition
used or shared in common by everyone in a group
2. of, by, or belonging to the people of a community
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cordiality
Definition
courteous and gracious; friendly; warm feeling
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meager
Definition
–adjective
1. deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate
2. having little flesh; lean; thin
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brusqueness
Definition
–adjective
abrupt in manner; blunt; rough
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interim
Definition
temporary, provisional
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abomination
Definition
— n
1. a person or thing that is disgusting
2. an action that is vicious, vile, etc
3. intense loathing
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arduous
Definition
adj: difficult
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poignant
Definition
–adjective
1. keenly distressing to the feelings
2. keen or strong in mental appeal
3. affecting or moving the emotions
4. pungent to the smell
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clambered
Definition
v: climbed with difficulty
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revel
Definition
–verb (used without object)
1. to take great pleasure or delight
2. to make merry; indulge in boisterous festivities.
–noun
3. boisterous merrymaking or festivity; revelry.
4. Often, an occasion of merrymaking or noisy festivity with dancing, masking, etc.
Term
taut
Definition
–adjective
1. tightly drawn; tense; not slack.
2. emotionally or mentally strained or tense
3. in good order or condition; tidy; neat
Term
improvident
Definition
1.lacking foresight; incautious; unwary.
2. neglecting to provide for future needs.
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capricious
Definition
— adj
characterized by or liable to sudden unpredictable changes in attitude or behaviour; impulsive; fickle
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rebuke
Definition
–verb
1. to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
–noun
2. sharp, stern disapproval; reproof; reprimand.
Term
approbation
Definition
–noun
1. approval; commendation.
2. official approval or sanction.
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trifle
Definition
–noun
1. an article or thing of very little value.
2. a matter, affair, or circumstance of trivial importance or significance.
3. a small, inconsiderable, or trifling sum of money.
4. a small quantity or amount of anything; a little
5. a literary, musical, or artistic work of a light or trivial character having no great or lasting merit; bagatelle.
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wily
Definition
crafty; cunning.
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malevolent
Definition
–adjective
1. wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious
2. evil; harmful; injurious
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