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Final Exam 2 Vocabulary
Chapters 18-22
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English
10th Grade
05/15/2013
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Term
adage
 Definition
proverb
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allusion
 Definition
reference
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authenticity
 Definition
genuineness
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cadence
 Definition
rhythm
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fallacy
 Definition
mistake in reasoning
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figurative
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not literally true
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intensive
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concentrated
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metaphor
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figure of speech
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potency
 Definition
strength
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simile
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figure of speech that compares
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encore
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additional performance
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ingenuous
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simple
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intonation
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pitch
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inventory
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listing of goods
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oratory
 Definition
public speaking
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ovation
 Definition
applause
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replica
 Definition
reproduction
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rostrum
 Definition
platform
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soliloquy
 Definition
speech to oneself
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tripod
 Definition
three-legged stand
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discretion
 Definition
good judgment
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hectic
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hurried
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inaudible
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cannot be heard
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lavish
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costly
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mimic
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imitate
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nominal
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small
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orthodox
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conventional
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panorama
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wide view
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predominant
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primary
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resourceful
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clever
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asterisk
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star-shaped mark
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bibliography
 Definition
list
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brochure
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pamphlet
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discredit
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damage
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hypothetical
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imagined
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jurisdiction
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area of authority
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perspective
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point of view
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recession
 Definition
economic decline
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statute
 Definition
plan
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thesis
 Definition
point to be proven
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bilingual
 Definition
using two languages
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biographical
 Definition
of someone's life
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chronological
 Definition
in order of occurrence
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deficient
 Definition
incomplete
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denounce
 Definition
accuse publicly
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dissuade
 Definition
discourage
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fluent
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effortless
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galvanize
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arouse to action
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infamous
 Definition
notorious
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satirical
 Definition
sarcastic
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