vocab quiz 3 Flashcards

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A group of individuals, most of whom are the same approximate age, having similar ideas, problems and attitudes.

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generation

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the look or expression of the face

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countenance

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a poetic measure; arrangement of words in regularly measured, patterned, or rhythmic line of verses

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meter

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3
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the pattern of recuttent stong and weak accents

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rhythem

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4
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when a character goe through an internal struggle with themselves over with is right

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internal conflict

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5
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characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved

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demure

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to yield to the wishes or whims of someone

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indulge

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7
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figurative language when the sound of the word suggests its meaning

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onomatopoeia

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8
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figurative language where a comparison is made not using “like” or “as”

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metaphor

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9
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property that woman bring at her husband at marriage

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dowry

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10
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continually

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incessantly

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11
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very unhappy

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disconslate

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12
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a very poor person

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pauper

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13
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lack of things ended for happy, healthy life

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privations

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14
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much too high in price

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exorbitant

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to harass, pester, badger, bother, vex, annoy

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beleaguered

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extermely self disciplined and servere

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ascetic

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a low wall or railing

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parapet

18
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a sudden attack on ones physical well being

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paroxysm

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indifferent, calm

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stoically