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ELA 10 Unit 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| assuage | (v) to lessen or to calm |
| indigenous | (adj) belonging to a particular region or country |
| onslaught | (n) a violent attack |
| erratic | (adj) irregular |
| persevere | (v) to carry on in spite of difficulties |
| contentious | (adj) always ready to argue or fight |
| disapprobation | (n) disapproval |
| auspicious | (adj) favorable |
| benign | (adj) kind and gentle |
| edification | (n) education; instruction |
| prowess | (n) superior ability or skill |
| malignant | (adj) dangerous; evil |
| vigil | (n) a watch |
| unfathomable | (adj) something that can not be understood |
| aberrations | (n) a deviation, or a moving away from something that is normal |
| caricatures | (n) a representation of a person where certain features of that person are exaggerated or distorted |
| compensation | (n) to pay for something or to make up for something |
| ingenuous | (adj) simple; innocent |
| provocation | (n) to excite some sort of feeling; often anger or irritation |
| inconspicuous | (adj) to not attract attention |