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Vocab 12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Desolate | deserted, dreary, lifeless |
| Solemn | formal, dignified, serious |
| Ascertain | find something out for certain |
| Brood | to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy |
| Subterfuge | deceit used in order to achieve one's goal |
| Wan | pale; weak |
| Fortuitous | happening by accident or chance rather than design |
| Redolent | strongly reminiscent or suggestive of; fragrant of |
| Incessant | continuing without pause or interruption |
| Dilatory | slow to act |
| Forlorn | pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely |
| Scrupulous | diligent, thorough, and attentive to details |
| Periodic Sentence | a sentence where the main clause (the key point) is placed at the end, following introductory phrases or subordinate clauses (creating a sense of suspense until the final part of the sentence is reached) |
| Loose Sentence | a sentence that begins with the main idea and then adds details with modifying phrases or clauses (often for poetic effect) |