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Vocab for Mr. Tinsly unit 9
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English
9th Grade
01/28/2009

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Denote (V)
Definition
A. To mark; indicate B. To serve as a symbil or name for
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Abrasive (ADJ)
Definition
A. Causing to be worn down or rubbed away B. Harsh and rough in manner
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Necessitate (V)
Definition
To make necessary or unavoidable
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Hindrance (N)
Definition
Something or someone that interferes with action or progress
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Passive (ADJ)
Definition
A. Receivinr or subjected to an action without responding or initiating an action in return B. Accepting or submittint without objection or resistance C. Not paticipating D. Perceiving an action, but not participating
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Irreducible (ADJ)
Definition
That cannot be lessened
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Somber (ADJ)
Definition
Gloomy
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Reconcile (V)
Definition
A. To reestablish a close relationship between B. to settle or resolve
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Turbulent (ADJ)
Definition
. Violently agitated or disturbed B. having a chaotic or restless characther or tendency C. Causing unrest or disturbence
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Ultimate (ADJ)
Definition
A. Being last in a series, process, or progression B. Utmost, extreme
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Authenticity (N)
Definition
The state or quality of being genuine, or of the origin an authorship claimed
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Adage (N)
Definition
A traditional saying or proverb
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Figurative (ADJ)
Definition
Based on making use of figures of speech; metaphorical
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Allusion (N)
Definition
An indirect and incidental reference to something without definite mention of it
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Metaphor (N)
Definition
A direct comparison
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Cadence (N)
Definition
Rhythmical or measured flow or movement, as in poetry or the time and place of marching troops
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Simile (N)
Definition
A comparison using like or as
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Fallacy (N)
Definition
Error in reasoning or belief
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Intensive (ADJ)
Definition
Adding emphasis or force
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Potency (N)
Definition
A. Physiological or chemical effects B. Potential
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