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Lesson 9
Vocabulary
10
English
10th Grade
10/12/2009

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Abnegation
Definition
self-denial; a giving up of a renunciation of rights
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Copious
Definition
abundant; plentiful; full of information; wordy
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Eulogy
Definition
a speech or piece of writing in praise of a person or thing, especially to honor one who has recently died; a tribute; praise
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Euphony
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agreeableness of sound; pleasant combination of sounds in spoken words
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Extraneous
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coming from outside; foreign; not necessary; irrelevant
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Mundane
Definition
ordinary; commonplace; of this world (rather than the world beyond)
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Poignant
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painfully felt; emotionally touching; pointed; sharp
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Progeny
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children; offspring; descendants
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Sonorous
Definition
giving out, capable of producing, or having a deep, rich sound
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Tenure
Definition
the holding of an office; the length of time for which a position is held; the permanence of position granted to teachers, civil service employees, and others
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