Intro To Literature: Unit 10 Vocab

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Annotation

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N. A critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work

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Accrue

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V. To grow or accumulate over time

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Bedlam

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N. A state or scene of uproar and confusion

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Covert

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Adj. hidden, disguised, purposely kept secret

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Debonair

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Adj. smooth and polished in manner and appearance

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Dun

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V. To demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt

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Efficacious

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Adj. effective, producing results

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Equanimity

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N. Calmness, composure, refusal to panic

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Fortuitous

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Adj. accidental, occurring by a happy chance

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Gist

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N. The essential part, main point, or essence

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Gratuitous

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Adj. freely given

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Imperious

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Adj. overbearing, arrogant

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Invective

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N. A strong denunciation or condemnation

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Motley

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Adj. showing great variety

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Munificent

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Adj. extremely generous, lavish

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Procrastinate

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V. To delay, put off until later

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Provocative

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Adj. tending to produce a strong feeling or response

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Recondite

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Adj. exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding

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Reprobate

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N. Scoundrel

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Sedentary

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Adj. remaining in one place