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English I Vocab 9&10
Hoxie - Review Lessons 9 and 10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| broach | verb - to bring up a subject for discussion |
| convene | verb - to assemble formally; to come together officially |
| debut | verb - to make a first public appearance noun - a first public appearance noun - a formal presentation of a young women into society |
| embark | verb - to board a plane or ship OR to start a major effort; to set out on a venture |
| generate | verb - to create; to bring into being |
| incipient | adj - beginning to exist or appear |
| initiative | noun - a beginning of an introductory step; an opening move OR the ability to wish to start something; enterprise; determination |
| innovation | noun - something newly introduced or created |
| novice | noun - a beginner |
| overture | noun - a piece of music intended to introduce a longer work OR an act or offer showing readiness to form a relationship or negotiate |
| devious | adj - meant to trick; not straightforward; shifty or departing from the correct or accepted way or departing from the straight or direct course; roundabout |
| duplilcity | noun - deliberate deception behavior or speech |
| ficticious | adj - false or fake; adopted or assumed in order to deceive OR imaginary; unreal; relating to fiction |
| guile | noun - sly intelligence; craftiness with the intention to deceive |
| gullible | adj - easily deceived or fooled |
| hypocritical | adj - giving a false appearance; saying one thing, but doing another |
| masquerade | verb - to disguise oneself; to put on a false or deceptive appearance noun - a disguise or false appearance; a scheme or charade |
| overt | adj - open and observable; not hidden or secret |
| reputable | adj - having a good reputation; well though of; honorable or trustworthy |
| veracity | noun - truthfulness or accuracy; conformity to fact or truth |