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vocabulary
vocabulary words and literary devices
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English
10th Grade
01/14/2018

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tempests
Definition
a violent windy storm.
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portentous
Definition
like a threat or warning
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augmented
Definition
to make bigger in size or value (adj)
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conspiracy
Definition
a secret plan by a group to do something harmful (n)
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imminent
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about to happen (adj)
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resolution
Definition
a firm decision to do or not to do something (n)
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slanderous
Definition
false insulting language (adj)
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discourse
Definition
a written or spoken discussion (n)
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commend
Definition
to praise formally or officially (v)
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oration
Definition
a formal speech given at a ceremony
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malice
Definition
the intention or desire to do evil (n)
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rhetoric
Definition
persuasive speaking or writing (n)
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covert
Definition
not openly acknowledged or displayed (adj)
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mutiny
Definition
an open rebellion against authority (n)
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envy
Definition
a feeling of resentfulness to someone because of their belongings
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