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ELA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acme | the highest point |
| attribute | (n) a quality of something |
| belittle | make something smaller than it is, to make it seem not important |
| convey | to transfer or communicate something |
| doctrine | a belief or pricipal |
| excise | to remove by cutting, an indirect tax on something |
| exotic | foreign or unusual |
| haggard | thin pale as a result of worrying |
| jaunty | lively or carefree, smart or trim in appearance |
| juncture | when two things are joined |
| menial | humble, someone who does unpleasant acts |
| parry | to defend, a defensive movement in sports |
| predatory | preying on |
| ravage | to destroy, to destroy things |
| stance | a position your body is in |
| tawdry | showoff but not much good taste |
| turncoat | a person who switches sides |
| unassuming | to be very modest |
| wallow | to be lazy in a helpless way, a wet or muddy place |
| waver | to move to and fro, to lack firmness |