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Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop New Edition Level G Chapter 2
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English
12th Grade
10/26/2007

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Gambit

Definition

Noun

In chess an opening move that involves risk or sacrifice of a minor piece in order to later gain advantage 

Term
Halcyon 
Definition

Noun

A legendary bird identified with the kingfisher

Adj

 Of or relating to the halcyon; calm peaceful; happy, golden

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Maelstrom 

Definition

Noun

A whirlpool of great size and violence; a situation resembling a whirlpool in violence and destruction. 

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Pejorative 
Definition

Adj

 Tending to make worse, expressing disapproval, derogatory

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Celerity
Definition
Swiftness, rapidity of m otion or action
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Histrionic
Definition
Pertaing to actors and their techniques
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Suppliant
Definition

Adj

Asking humbly and earnestly 

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Propriety
Definition
The state of being proper
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Accost
Definition

Verb

To approach and speak to first, to confront 

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Talisman
Definition

Noun

An object that serves as a charm 

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Undulate  
Definition

Verb

To move in waves or wavelike motion; to have a wavelike appearance 

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Summarily
Definition
briefly, concisely
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Animadversion
Definition

Noun

A comment indicating strong criticism or disapproval 

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