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What is a Hero?
reading vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| despicable | so worthless or obnoxious as to rouse moral indignation |
| exemplars | one that serves as a model or an example |
| disservice | an unhelpful, unkind, or harmful act |
| realm | the region or domain within which anything dominates |
| consciousness | concern, interest, or acute awareness |
| antagonist | the adversary of the hero |
| archetype | a perfect example, prototype |
| eminence | high station, rank |
| illiterate | violating approved patterns of speaking or writing |
| heroism | conduct fulfilling a high purpose or attaining a noble end |
| dearth | inadequate supply |
| stint | a period of time spent doing something |