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ELA
Term | Definition |
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acme | (n.) the highest point |
attribute | (n.) a trait (v.) to assign to, |
belittle | (v.) minimize, unimportant |
convey | (v.) to communicate, transport |
doctrine | (n.) a belief or teaching |
excise | (v.) delete, cut out (n.) an indirect tax |
exotic | (adj.) rare, different |
haggard | (adj.) wasted, stressed, pale |
jaunty | (adj.) lighthearted, lively |
juncture | (n.) joined together |
menial | (adj.) humble (n.) a humble person |
parry | (v.) avoid, fend off (n.) a defensive move in sports |
predatory | (adj.) preying on |
ravage | (v.) destroy, wreak (n.) destruction |
stance | (n.) position, posture, pose |
tawdry | (adj.) tacky |
turncoat | (n.) traitor, deserter |
unassuming | (adj.) modest |
wallow | (v.) bask, lazily roll about (n.) a muddy bath for animals |
waver | (v.) unsteady, falter, hesitate |