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Vocab Test 9
Vocab Final Semester 2 Nawcoki
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Narcissism | Noun- An exceptional interest in and admiration of oneself |
| Vindication | Noun- Proof that something is right or justified |
| Gumption | Noun- Courage, spunk, determination |
| Impudent | Adj- Mischievous or disrespectful |
| Lascivious | Adj- Inclines to lustfulness and sexual desire |
| Repudiate | Verb- To reject with disapproval or condemnation |
| Prefatory | Adj- Beginning or introductory |
| Didactic | Adj- Excessively instructive or informative |
| Mendacity | Noun- The tendency to lie; untruthfulness |
| Peremptorily | Adverb- In an imperative and commanding manner |
| Petulant | Adj- Describes a person or behavior that is irritable in a childish way; easily annoyed |
| Dogmatic | Adj- Describes someone who follows rules no matter what; narrow-minded |
| Sanguinary | Adj- Bloody, characterized by bloodshed |
| Degradation | Noun- Loss of dignity or self-respect |
| Castigate | Verb- Reprimand in an especially harsh way; inflict severe punishment on |
| Perfunctory | Adj- Done as part of a routine or duty, often without care or enthusiasm |
| Opulence | Noun- Wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living |
| Coquette | Noun- A seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men |
| Despot | Noun- A cruel, all-controlling ruler |
| Misogyny | Prejudice directed towards women |
| Phonetics | A field of study that examines the sounds of speech |
| Cockney | The dialect of a person from the eastern suburbs of Bow and the city of London |
| Shavian | A style of writing using stage direction with social background, prefatory essays, and discussion within the play as social criticism |
| The Victorian Period | When Queen Victoria had power from 1837-1901 with the stereotype of hypocritical, stuffy, narrow-minded people |
| Aristocracy | A privileged class holding hereditary titles |
| Socio Economic Status | Measured combination of education, occupation, and income (SES) |
| Middle Class Morality | Implies a responsibility and concern for others including support for family and respect for the law; urges wise spending and saving |
| Tableau Vivant | A static scene that is stationary and silent to make a visual |
| Freytag Plot Arc | Exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, denouement |
| Romance | Aristocratic literature aimed to teach values of bravery, courage, and genlemanliness |
| Pygmalion Effect | Teacher expectations influence student performance. Positive expectations influence performance positively and vice versa. |
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