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ELA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acme | The highest point |
| attribute | A quality or characteristic belonging to or associated with someone or something(v) to assign to credit with; to regard as caused by or resulting from |
| belittle | to make someone less important and small |
| convey | transport;transmit;to communicate; transfer ownership or title |
| doctrine | belief,principle,or teaching;a system of such beliefs or principles;a formulation of such beliefs pr principles |
| excise | (v)to remove by cutting(n)An indirect tax on the manufacture,sale,or distribution of a commodity or service |
| exotic | new, fresh, charmingly unfamiliar,unusual,foriegn |
| haggard | thin, pale. careworn as result of worrying or suffering |
| jaunty | (adj)lively easy,and care free in manner; smart or trim in appearance |
| juncture | joining together of two things;any important point of time |
| menial | lacking importance or dignity(n) a person who does the humble and unpleasant task |
| parry | (v)to fend off,avoid(n)defensive movement |
| predatory | preying on |
| ravage | search throw make a mess, or destroy |
| stance | way of holding the body:attitude issue |
| tawdry | (adj)showy and flashy but lacking in good taste |
| turncoat | person who switches the opposing side ot party |
| unassuming | not putting on airs,pretentious;modest |
| wallow | roll around in a pit or anyting |
| waver | to move to and fro ,become unsteady;to show lack of firmness or decision |