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Vocab week 4
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English
12th Grade
10/02/2008

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Adroit
Definition
clever,skillful in a mental of physical way
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allay
Definition
to lessen,to relieve,to calm
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blazon
Definition
to proclaim, to display publicly; n. a coat of arms; a banner
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Bravado
Definition
a show of false bravery or confidence
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choleric
Definition
having or showing a quick temper or irascible nature.
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colloquy
Definition
a conversation of conference, usually formal
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despot
Definition
an absolute ruler; one in charge who acts like a tyrant.
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dirge
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a funeral hymn, poetic or musical expression of grief.
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expatriate
Definition
one who is exiled or who has withdrawn from his or her native land to banish from one's native country; or withdraw from Native land.
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Feign
Definition
to pretend or make up
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