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ELA
Term | Definition |
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Acme | The highest point |
attribute | A quality or characteristic belonging to or associated with someone or something(v) to assign to credit with; to regard as caused by or resulting from |
belittle | to make someone less important and small |
convey | transport;transmit;to communicate; transfer ownership or title |
doctrine | belief,principle,or teaching;a system of such beliefs or principles;a formulation of such beliefs pr principles |
excise | (v)to remove by cutting(n)An indirect tax on the manufacture,sale,or distribution of a commodity or service |
exotic | new, fresh, charmingly unfamiliar,unusual,foriegn |
haggard | thin, pale. careworn as result of worrying or suffering |
jaunty | (adj)lively easy,and care free in manner; smart or trim in appearance |
juncture | joining together of two things;any important point of time |
menial | lacking importance or dignity(n) a person who does the humble and unpleasant task |
parry | (v)to fend off,avoid(n)defensive movement |
predatory | preying on |
ravage | search throw make a mess, or destroy |
stance | way of holding the body:attitude issue |
tawdry | (adj)showy and flashy but lacking in good taste |
turncoat | person who switches the opposing side ot party |
unassuming | not putting on airs,pretentious;modest |
wallow | roll around in a pit or anyting |
waver | to move to and fro ,become unsteady;to show lack of firmness or decision |