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ELA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acme | (n.) the highest point |
| attribute | (n.) a trait (v.) to assign to, |
| belittle | (v.) minimize, unimportant |
| convey | (v.) to communicate, transport |
| doctrine | (n.) a belief or teaching |
| excise | (v.) delete, cut out (n.) an indirect tax |
| exotic | (adj.) rare, different |
| haggard | (adj.) wasted, stressed, pale |
| jaunty | (adj.) lighthearted, lively |
| juncture | (n.) joined together |
| menial | (adj.) humble (n.) a humble person |
| parry | (v.) avoid, fend off (n.) a defensive move in sports |
| predatory | (adj.) preying on |
| ravage | (v.) destroy, wreak (n.) destruction |
| stance | (n.) position, posture, pose |
| tawdry | (adj.) tacky |
| turncoat | (n.) traitor, deserter |
| unassuming | (adj.) modest |
| wallow | (v.) bask, lazily roll about (n.) a muddy bath for animals |
| waver | (v.) unsteady, falter, hesitate |