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English 9 week 9 Definitions

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VicariousFelt or undergone as if one were taking part in the experience or feelings of another
TenaciousPersistant, unwilling to yeild,
MandateTo assign or order, an authoritative command or instruction
AltruismSelfessness, unselfish concern for others
LackadaisicalLanguid, lacking energy; Lazy
IneptClumsy; incometent
FinessaeRefinement an delicacy of performance, execution
FinessaeSkillful, subtle handling of a situation; tactful, diplomatic maneuvering
Enigmaa riddle; something that is perlexing
ArchaicOutdated, referring to something from the past
SacrosanctRegarded as sacred; looked at with reverence and respect
NebulousCloudy or misty; vague, lacking definite form or limits
LoquaciousGarrulous, very talkative
MetonymyA figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated
UtopiaOften utopia an ideally perfect place, especially in its social, political, and moral aspects
DystopiaAn imaginary place or state in which the condition of life is extremely bad, as from deprivation, oppression, or terror
SynecdocheA figure of speech in which a part stands for the whole; ex. wheels for automobile


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East Burke High School
Connelly Springs, NC

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