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Unit 4 Vocab
IB English Vocab
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11th Grade
09/05/2011

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carnivorous
Definition
Meat-eating or flesh-eating.
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herbivorous
Definition
Plant-eating.
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omnivorous
Definition
(1) Feeding on both animals and plants. (2) Intensely interested in everything.
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voracious
Definition
(1) Having a huge appetite. (2) Very eager.
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carnage
Definition
Great destruction of life (as in battle); slaughter.
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carnal
Definition
Having to do with bodily pleasures.
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carnival
Definition
(1) Season of merrymaking just before Lent. (2) A traveling group that presents a variety of amusements.
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incarnation
Definition
(1) A particular physical form or version of something. (2) A person showing a trait to a marked degree.
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credence
Definition
Mental acceptance of something as true or real; belief.
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creditable
Definition
Worthy of praise.
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credulity
Definition
Readiness and willingness to believe on the basis of little evidence.
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creed
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(1) A statement of the basic beliefs of a religious faith. (2) A set of guiding principles or beliefs.
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affidavit
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A sworn statement made in writing.
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diffident
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(1) Laking confidence; timid. (2) Cautious or unassertive.
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fiduciary
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(1) Having to do with a confidence or trust. (2) Held in trust for another.
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perfidy
Definition
Faithlessness, disloyalty, or treachery.
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concurrent
Definition
Happening or operating at the same time.
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cursory
Definition
Hastily and often carelessly done.
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discursive
Definition
Passing from one topic to another.
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precursor
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One that goes before and indicates the coming of another.
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expedient
Definition
Suitable for bringing about a desired result, often without regard for what is fair or right.
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expedite
Definition
To speed up the process or progress of.
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impediment
Definition
Something that interferes with movement or progress.
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pedestrian
Definition
Commonplace, ordinary, or unimaginative.
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deflect
Definition
To turn aside, especially from a strait or fixed course.
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flexor
Definition
A muscle that bends a part of the body, such as an arm or a leg.
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genuflect
Definition
To kneel on one knee and then rise as an act of respect.
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inflection
Definition
A change in the pitch, tone, or loudness of the voice.
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posterior
Definition
Situated towards that back; rear.
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posthumous
Definition
(1) Published after the death of the author. (2) Following or happening after one’s death.
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postmodern
Definition
Having to do with a movement in art, architecture, or literature that is a reaction against modernism and that calls for the reintroduction of traditional elements and techniques as well as elements from popular culture.
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postmortem
Definition
(1) Occurring after death. (2) Following the event.
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calypso
Definition
A folk song or style of singing of West Indian origin that has a lively rhythm and words that are often made up by the singer.
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odyssey
Definition
(1) A long wandering journey full of trials and adventure. (2) A spiritual journey or quest.
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palladium
Definition
A precious, silver-white metal related to platinum that is used in electrical contacts and as an alloy with gold to form white gold.
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Penelope
Definition
A modest domestic wife.
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procrustean
Definition
Ruthlessly disregarding individual differences or special circumstances.
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protean
Definition
(1) Displaying great versatility or variety. (2) Able to take on many different forms or natures.
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sibyl
Definition
A female prophet or fortune-teller
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siren
Definition
A woman who tempts men with bewitching sweetness.
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