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Lesson 7
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15
English
10th Grade
02/11/2011

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Term
castigate
Definition
To punish by criticizing sharply; to berate.
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colloquial
Definition
Characterized by informal language.
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epitaph
Definition
The words carved on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
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exodus
Definition
A mass departure.
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inter
Definition
To put in a grave; to bury.
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lacerate
Definition
To tear or cut roughly.
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largesse
Definition
The act of giving generously; gifts.
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obituary
Definition
A notice of someone’s death, such as in a newspaper, usually with a brief summary of that person’s life.
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omnivorous
Definition
Eating all kinds of food, including both animal and vegetable food.
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permeate
Definition
To spread throughout; to pass through.
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rendition
Definition
An interpretation or translation; a performance.
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resurgence
Definition
A rising again to life, use, acceptance, or prominence; a revival.
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stereotype
Definition
A generalization that is used to characterize a person without acknowledging individual differences.
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stipend
Definition
A regular and fixed amount of pay for work done or to help cover living or work expenses.
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subservient
Definition
Serving or acting in a subordinate manner; servile.
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