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Claire Ottinger Week 6
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11th Grade
10/20/2011
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Term
Abhorrence
 Definition
  • My abhorrence of brussel sprouts is why I don't eat them.
  • the act of detesting extremely
  • [ab-hawr-uhns, -hor-]
  • noun
Term
Mongrel
 Definition
  • The progeny resulting from the crossing of different breeds or varieties.
  • [muhng-gruh[image]l, mong-]
  • noun
Term
Odious
 Definition
  • Washing greasy pots and pans was an odious chore for her.
  • hateful
  • [oh-dee-uh[image]s]
  • adjective
Term
Paramour
 Definition
  • John became violent after his wife and her alleged paramour were caught in his home.
  • One who is unlawfully and immorally a lover or a mistress
  • [par-uh-moo[image]r]
  • noun
Term
Raillery
 Definition
  • Here was raillery and good advice all in a piece.
  • Good-humored satire
  • [rey-luh-ree]
  • noun
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