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January Vocab 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dialect | A form of a language spoken in a certain place, with unique words or pronunciations. |
| bizarre | Very strange or unusual. |
| tycoon | A very rich and powerful business leader. |
| strident | Loud, harsh, or unpleasant to hear. |
| theme | The main idea or message in a story, book, or movie. |
| culminate | To reach the highest point or the end of something. |
| spontaneous | done suddenly, without planning |
| inventive | good at creating new ideas or things |
| endeavor | a serious effort to do something |
| deploy | to put something into use or send it where it is needed |
| modify | to change something slightly |
| analogy | a comparison that helps explain something |
| cite | to give credit to a source of information |
| jurisdiction | the area or authority where rules or laws apply |
| commemorate | to honor or remember a person or event |
| dispatch | to send someone or something quickly |
| ovation | loud clapping or cheering to show approval |
| aloof | distant or not very friendly |
| pseudonym | a fake name used instead of a real one |
| renown | being well known and admired |