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Unit 7
ELA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acme | the highest point |
| attribute | a quality or characteristic belong to or associated with someone or something |
| belittle | to make something appear smaller than it is |
| coney | to transport;to transmit;to communicate,make known; to transfer ownership or title to |
| doctrine | a belief,principle,or teacher;a system of such beliefs or principle;a fomulation of such beliefs or principle |
| excise | to remove by cutting; |
| exotic | foreign; |
| haggard | thin,pale,and careworn as a result of worry or suffer |
| jaunty | lively,easy,and carefree in manner |
| juncture | a joining together; |
| menial | lowly,humble lacking important or dignity; |
| parry | to ward off,fend off deflect, evade avoid |
| predatory | prey on plundering or piratical |
| ravage | to destroy,lay waste,ruin |
| stance | a way of holding the body;an attitude or position on an issue |
| tawdry | showy and flashy but lacking in good taste |
| turncoat | a person who switches to an opposing side or party |
| unassuming | not putting on airs,unpretentious;modest |
| wallow | to roll about in a lazy ,clumsy or helpless way;to overindulge in |
| waver | to move to and fro, become unsteady; to show lack of firmness or decision |