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Gr.9 Vocabulary

Less.19 & 20

TermDefinition
encore a further performance given on demand; a demand for further performance
intonation the rising and falling pitch of the voice.
oratory skillful public speaking
replica a copy; a reproduction; a duplicate
soliloquy a speech a character makes to himself or herself onstage that reveals his or her thoughts to the audience
ingenuous frank, straightforward; simple, innocent, unsophisticated; naive
inventory the stock of goods or merchandise on hand; an accounting of goods; any detailed list; to list merchandise or belongings
ovation an enthusiastic and prolonged applause; an enthusiastic reception or tribute.
rostrum a raised platform for public speaking
tripod a three-legged stand for a camera; anyhting that stands on three legs
discretion good judgement; wise caution; individual freedom to judge
inaudible unable to be heard
mimic one who imitates another; to make fun of by imitating; to copy closely
orthodox adhering to acceptable beliefs, especially in religion; approved or conventional
predominant of first importance; most frequent; overruling
hectic very excited or confusing; hurried
lavish very generous in giving or spending; costly; abundant; to give or spend freely
nominal in name only; small; not worth considering
panorama an unlimited view in all directions; constantly changing scene; a comprehensive survey; a picture unrolled before the spectator
resourceful capable of thinking of ways to do things; having the ability to act effectively; clever
Created by: nermien
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