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Unit 2, Lesson 5 Words
Glee
12
English
7th Grade
11/26/2012

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Anecdote 

Definition

Noun

 

a brief account of a notable or humorous incident.


She told some interesting anecdotes based on her travels in South America.
Term

Animate

Definition

  Verb

1.to rouse or bring to life.
The sleeping dogs were suddenly animated by the sound of footsteps.
2.to give (a cartoon or object) the illusion of movement.
Before the use of computers, it took many separate drawings to animate a cartoon figure.
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Animated

Definition

Adjective 

full of activity, spirit, or excitement.
His animated way of speaking made it easy for the audience to pay attention.
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Despondent

Definition

Adjective

low in spirits; unhappy, depressed, or dejected.

The soldier remained despondent even after months of psychological treatment.

 


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Fallible

Definition

Adjective

liable to error.

HE believed that the newspaper article was fallible, so he wrote a letter of concern to the editor.
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Farce

Definition

 Noun

 anything improbable, absurd, or empty of meaning; mockery; sham.

With just one candidate, the election was a farce.

 

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Gratitude

Definition

Noun

the state or feeling of being thankful or appreciative.

I don't know how to express my gratitude for what you've done for me.

 

 

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Hostile

Definition

Adjective

 feeling or showing dislike, ill will, or antagonism; unfriendly.

The hostile remark created tension between the two people.
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Indignant

Definition

Adjective

 feeling or showing anger in response to something considered unjust or unworthy.

She gave an indignant reply when asked if she was lying.
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Lavish

Definition

Adjective

 abundant or expensive; extravagant.

Her lavish parties always outdid everyone elses parties in the neighborhood.

 

 

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Malignant

Definition

Adjective

 evil or injurious in intent, effect, or character.

Malignant rumors about her husband cast a shadow over her happiness.
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Sullen

Definition

Adjective

silently indicating resentment or bad temper.

She gave him a sullen look, and he realized it was not a good time to make his request.
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