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Lesson 7
AP Lit/Comp - Deaver
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English
12th Grade
11/15/2008

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gibberish
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prattle
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inimical
Definition
unfriendly, injurious NOT encouraging or flattering
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nexus
Definition
link, bond, connection NOT disruption or gap
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coeval
Definition
of the same time period, contemporaneous
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dilatory
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dallying, laggard, unhurried NOT diligent or prompt
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convoluted
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complicated, jumbled NOT simple or obvious
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entreat
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importune, implore NOT demand
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incumbent
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obligatory, essential NOT voluntary or unnecessary.
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churlish
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boorish, vulgar, surly NOT courteous, polished, or civil
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promulgate
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to announce, exhibit
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staid
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composed, serious, solemn, propriety
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lurid
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shocking, sensational, extreme NOT dull or mediocre
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cogent
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convincing, reasonable, pertinent NOT ineffective or weak
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