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English II Week 11
Vocabulary Words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Predispose (verb) | To set up or influence a behavior or condition; to lay the groundwork for |
| Farce (noun) | A false imitation; a mockery |
| Revulsion (noun) | A strong, often sudden, feeling of dislike or disgust |
| Leverage (noun) | Positional advantage; power over someone else; clout |
| Fray (noun) | A fight or scuffle |
| Eradicate (verb) | To get rid of; exterminate; destroy |
| Infamous (adj) | Having a very bad reputation |
| Homage (noun) | An expression of great respect or honor |
| Falter (verb) | To stumble; hesitate in purpose or action |
| Deploy (verb) | To arrange strategically and intelligently |
| Appraise (verb) | To determine the value of something |
| Revamp (verb) | To renovate or reconstruct |
| Vernacular (noun) | Everyday language; slang |
| Volition (noun) | A conscious act of choice |
| Karma (noun) | Fate; destiny |
| Ordinance (noun) | A law or rule made by a government or authority |
| Presumably (adv) | Probably; supposedly |
| Spiel (noun) | High-flown speech or talk, usually to persuade |
| Svelte (adj) | Slim; slender |
| Underhanded (adj) | Marked by dishonesty and trickery |