VOCAB 157-168 Flashcards
1
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Bildungsroman n.
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a novel about a persons years of spiritual education
2
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burlesque n.
A
absurd and exaggerated imitation of something
3
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baroque adj.
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denoting European architecture with ornate style
4
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picaresque adj.
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episodic style of fiction dealing w/ adventures of a hero
5
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fiscal adj.
A
government revenue, taxes
6
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prosody n.
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patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry
7
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lassitude n.
A
state of physical or mental weariness
8
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vestige n.
A
trace of something disappearing or no longer exists
9
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neophyte n.
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a person who’s new to a subject, skill, belief
10
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deus ex machina n.
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unexpected power or event saving a seemingly hopeless situation
11
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gratis adv.
A
w/o charge
12
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rustic adj.
A
made in plain and simple fashion
