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Unit 5A
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| humility | the quality of having a modest or low view of one’s own importance; lack of pride or arrogance. |
| sear | to burn or scorch the surface of something with sudden, intense heat. |
| Defy | to resist or refuse to obey something or someone; to challenge authority or expectations. |
| spite | a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone; petty ill will. |
| abide by | to accept or follow a rule, decision, or recommendation. |
| Infinitely | to an unlimited or immeasurable degree; endlessly. |
| hover | to remain in one place in the air; to stay near a place or person, often waiting or lingering. |
| Wit | the ability to say or write things that are clever and amusing; mental sharpness and inventiveness. |
| symbolism | The use of an object, character, or event to represent something beyond its literal meaning. |
| Hero's Journey | A common narrative pattern in myths and epics where a hero goes on an adventure, faces trials, and returns changed. |