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Set 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analogous | Comparable in certain respects; typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things compared |
| Brigand | a member of gang that ambushes and Rob's people in forests and mountains |
| Emissary | a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative |
| Felicity | Intense happiness |
| Incendiary | designed to cause fires; tending to stir up conflict; very exciting |
| Magnanimous | very generous or forgiving; esp. toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself |
| Plight | a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation |
| Repartee | conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies |
| Ubiquitous | Present, appearing, or found everywhere |
| Venerable | accorded a great deal of respect, esp. because of age, wisdom, or character |
| Countenance | A persons facial expression; or support |
| Deposition | the act of depositing something |
| Discursive | digressing from subject to subject |
| Disdain | extreme contempt or disgust for something or somebody |
| Epigram | a conscience, witty, and paradoxical remark or saying |