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Egypt Vocabulary
Review words from Unit 1, Module A
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| deadpan | blank stare |
| cultivated | developed, refined |
| showboating | showing off |
| omen | sign |
| rites | ceremonies |
| processions | parade, line |
| prostrations | bowing down low |
| dutifully | being obedient |
| disobedient | naughty |
| summoned | called, commanded |
| conscience | inner voice, principles |
| unwieldy | awkward, cumbersome |
| fiendish | cruel, wicked |
| casualities | victims |
| deciphered | decoded, figured out |
| rendezvous | meeting someone |
| pilgrimage | journey, long trip, quest |
| regal | royal, stately |
| presided | officiated, served |
| steadfastly | steady, unwavering |
| commotion | noisy interruption |
| alibi | excuse |
| consensus | agreement |
| speculated | guessed |
| assassins | killers for hire |
| flattery | insincere compliments |
| influence | persuade, sway |
| utterly | absolutely, perfectly |
| publicity | fame, being in the news |
| fortress | stronghold, fort |
| fragment | piece, scrap |
| inscribed | carved or written |
| propaganda | untrue publicity, hype |
| indicate | signal, choose |
| miniature | very tiny, small |