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English II
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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plot | the sequence of related events in a story |
conflict | a struggle between opposing forces |
exposition | background on the characters and situation |
rising action | events that intensify the conflict |
climax | high point of intensity in the conflict is reached |
falling action | issues resolved; conclusions or insights revealed |
foreshadowing | giving details that hint at upcoming events |
prediction | logical idea about what will happen |
grave | very serious and worrying |
maligned | spoken ill of |
credulity | tendency to believe too readily |
furtively | secretively; sneakily; stealthily |
apathy | lack of interest or emotion |
oppressive | casing great discomfort; distressing |
convoluted | twisted in a complicated way |
verified | proved to be true |
deftness | skillfulness |
imperceptibly | so slowly or slightly as to be barely noticeable |
reveling | taking great pleasure or delight |
interminable | endless or seeming endless |
abruptly | happening suddenly; unexpectedly |
buffer | lessen a shock; cushion |
equilibrium | state of balance |
gauge | measure something's size, amount, extent, or capacity |
prolonged | extended; lengthy |
venturing | attempting to do something that involves taking risks |