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Vocab Lessons 9-10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| rectitude | strong and honest personality |
| tentative | planned to happen but not certain |
| memento | an object that is kept because of the memories associated with it |
| cavalier | not taking important situations seriously |
| sentimental | having tender and loving feeling about something |
| salvage | save from destruction |
| swath | a long, wide strip or path |
| haphazard | unplanned, disorganized, or messy |
| satirical | using humor to show how foolish or wicked someone or something is |
| wile | to trick someone into doing something |
| fusion | when 2 or more things are combined or put together so they cannot come apart |
| deftly | done with skill and speed |
| frenzy | excitement or nervousness that is nearly out of control |
| urgent | needing to be taken care of immediately |
| fervor | done with great energy and dedication |
| invigorating | feeling full of new energy |
| lithe | flexible; able to move gracefully |
| reverence | showing deep respect |
| unequivocal | something that cannot be misinterpreted because it is completely clear and obvious |