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Unit 7
ELA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acme | (N)The highest point |
| Attribute | (N)Belonging to or associated with someone or something(V)To assign to, credit with |
| Belittle | (V)To refer to in a way that suggests lack of importance or value |
| Convey | (V)To transport, to transmit, to communicate, make known |
| Doctrine | (N)A belief, principle, or teaching |
| Excise | (V)To remove by cutting(V) An indirect tax on the manufacture, sale, commodity or service |
| Exotic | (ADJ)Foreign or unusual |
| Haggard | (ADJ)Thin, pale, wildlooking |
| Jaunty | (ADJ)Lively, easy, and carefree in manner |
| Juncture | (N)A joining together |
| Menial | (ADJ)Lowly, humble, lacking importance or dignity(N)A person who does the humble and unpleasant tasks |
| Parry | (V)To deflect,avoid(N)A defensive movement in fencing and other sports |
| Predatory | (ADJ)Preying on, plundering |
| Ravage | (V)To destroy, lay waste(N)Ruinous damage,destruction |
| Stance | (N)A way of holding the body, a position |
| Tawdry | (ADJ)Showy and flashy but lacking in good taste |
| Turncoat | (N)A person who switches to an opposing side or party |
| Unassuming | (ADJ)Modest,not putting on airs |
| Wallow | (N)To roll about in a lazy way(N)A wet, muddy, or dusty area used by animals |
| Waver | (V)To move to and fro |