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2nd Quarter - Eng 11
2nd Quarter Vocab - Eng 11
Question | Answer |
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analysis | the separation of material into its component elements |
boisterous | rough and noisy, unrestrained |
bourgeois | a member of the middle class |
compulsory | required, mandatory |
conscientious | controlled by or according to one's careful, meticulous thought |
Dark Romantic | literary sub-genre characterized by characters who are inherently evil and sinful |
digress | to deviate or wander away from the main topic in speech or writing |
exhibitionist | a person who behaves in ways to attract attention |
extended metaphor | a metaphor that is extended through a stanza or entire poem, often by multiple comparisons of unlike objects or ideas |
grippe | the flu |
halitosis | the condition of having bad breath |
harrowing | extremely disturbing or distressing |
hemorrhage | a profuse discharge of blood, as from a ruptured blood vessel |
lavish | expended great amounts without limit |
meter | unit of measure in poetry |
nonchalant | coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unconcerned |
placid | pleasantly calm or peaceful, unruffled |
qualms | a sudden feeling of apprehensive uneasiness |
Romantic | artistic, literary, and intellectual movement characterized by emotion experienced through contemplating Nature |
rostrum | any platform or stage for public speaking |
swanky | elegant in an effort to impress others |
unscrupulous | not restrained by conscious or principles, immoral |
vehemently | strongly emotional, intense or passionate, usually anger |