week 2 vocab Flashcards

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allusion

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indirect or brief reference to a person, event, place or work that assumes a commin knowledge with a reader or listener

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2
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analogy

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a similarity or likness between things

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3
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wistful

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longing and yearing tinged with melancholiy

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4
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earnest

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serious intentions, genuine feelings

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5
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disgruntled

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angry dissatisfird

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authoritative

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self confident, respected

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frivolity

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not serious or sensible

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acerbis

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harsh bitter sharp

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9
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solemn

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not cheery

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10
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inquisitive

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curious

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11
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reflective

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engaged in, deep serious thought

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12
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equivocal

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open to interperation, many meanings

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14
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deferental

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respectful

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