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Lesson 12 Words
The Body
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English
9th Grade
04/06/2011

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CARNAGE
Definition
n. The killing of many people; massacre (sometimes used metaphorically.
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CARRION
Definition
n. Dead and decaying flesh
adj. Pertaining to dead flesh
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INCARNATE
Definition
adj. Embodied in human form
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ACCOLADE
Definition
n. 1. Any honor, award, or expression of approval
2. A ceremonial tap on the shoulder (dub) with the flat side of a sword.
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DECOLLETAGE
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n. A low neckline on a garment...OR a garment with a low neckline
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CORPORAL
Definition
adj. Relating to or having AN EFFECT on the human body.
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CORPOREAL
Definition
ADJ. 1. Characteristic of or RESEMBLING the physical body
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CORPS
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n. (plural) 1. A military organization of officers or of officers and enlistees
2. An army unit
3. A group of people having purpose and direction in common
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CORPULENT
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adj. Excessively bulky; fat
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CORPUS
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n. 1. A body or collection of writings
2. A structure of special character in an animal body
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ACCORD
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n. Harmony; agreement
tr. v. To grant or bestow upon
int. v. To agree
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CORDIAL
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adj. 1. Hearty; warm; sincere
2. Stimulating
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CONCORDANCE
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n. 1. A state of agreement; harmony
2. An alphabetical index of all the words in a text or corpus of texts, showing every occurrence of a word
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OSSIFY
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intr. v. 1. To turn into bone; to become bony
2. To become rigid in behavior, habits, or beliefs
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