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Greek Lit
VL4
15
English
10th Grade
10/13/2010

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competent
Definition
having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified
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deprive
Definition
to remove or withhold something from the enjoyment or possession of (a person or persons):
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imminent
Definition
likely to occur at any moment; impending
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impulsive
Definition
having the power or effect of impelling
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manipulate
Definition
to manage or influence skillfully, esp. in an unfair manner
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revere
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to regard with respect tinged with awe; venerate
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formidable
Definition
causing fear, apprehension, or dread
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loath
Definition
unwilling; reluctant; disinclined; averse
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implacable
Definition
not to be appeased, mollified, or pacified; inexorable
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destitute
Definition
without means of subsistence; lacking food, clothing, and shelter
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allay
Definition
to put (fear, doubt, suspicion, anger, etc.) to rest; calm; quiet
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foreshadowing
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to show or indicate beforehand; prefigure
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flashback
Definition
an event or scene so inserted
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epic simile
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a simile developed over several lines of verse, esp. one used in an epic poem
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affixes
Definition
to fasten, join, or attach
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