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Lesson 6
Deaver
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English
12th Grade
10/27/2008

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Term
sectarian
Definition
narrowly confined to a particular group, insular, dogmatic

NOT tolerant
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peregrination
Definition
travel by walking, trekking, exploration
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accoutrement
Definition
an accessory item, device, gear
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contrive
Definition
to plan cleverly, devise, concoct, design, engineer
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hubris
Definition
arrogance, conceit

NOT humility or modesty
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platitude
Definition
banality, maxim, truism, obvious remark
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venerate
Definition
respect, revere, glorify NOT abhor or despise
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scullion
Definition
peon, toiler NOT patrician or aristocrat
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quotidian
Definition
everyday, commonplace NOT rare or uncommon
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prognosticate
Definition
predict, forecast, foreshadow
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antediluvian
Definition
antiquated, ancient, archaic
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stringent
Definition
restrictive, severe, rigid NOT lenient or flexible
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haughty
Definition
conceited, snobbish, supercilious NOT humble or modest
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sanctimonious
Definition
showing false piety, hypocritical, specious NOT humble or modest
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imbroglio
Definition
a difficult/embarrassing situation, predicament NOT peace or serenity
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