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57 Cards in this Set
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Although she suffered from lupus, __________ wrote prolifically, and her work off and addressed the racial tension and segregation she witnessed in the south in the mid 20th century. |
Flannery O’Connor |
Her work often dealt with the ugliness and cruelty with which people can treat one another |
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What is the complicating incident and Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour”? |
Louise Mallard learns that her husband has died in the train accident |
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In “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”, section of the story that explains how Peyton Farquhar came to be a prisoner of the Union Army is included as a _____ |
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What is the resolution of O. Henry’s story “After Twenty Years”? |
As he is being arrested, “Silky” Bob realizes that Jimmy Wells did keep their appointment |
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What is the rhyme scheme of this excerpt from William Wordsworth‘s poem “To the Cuckoo”? O blithe newcomer! I have heard, I hear thee and rejoice: O Cuckoo! shall I call them bird, Or but a wandering Voice? |
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Acronym |
Word formed from the first letter of each word in a series |
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Affix |
Noun- prefix or suffix. The word reappearance has two affixes Verb- to attach a part to the beginning or end of a word Verb (2) - to attach something
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Coinage |
A. Invention of new words B. Invented word or phrase C. Making of metal coins: metal currency |
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Colloquial |
Typical of informal language usage; conversational |
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Diminutive |
A. Noun- suffix that indicates small size, youth, familiarity, affection, or contempt B. Noun- nickname indicating affection or familiarity C. Adjective - extremely small; tiny |
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Metonymy |
Figure of speech that substitutes a word with a different but closely associated word |
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Oxymoron |
An expression that contains contradictory terms “Jumbo shrimp” |
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Palindrome |
A word or an expression that is spelled the same backward and forward “Civic” “rotor” |
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Portmanteau word |
A word formed by combining the sounds and meanings of two different words |
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Spoonerism |
An often comical switching of the first sounds of two or more words “Lack of pies” ➡️ “Pack of lies” |
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Apprehensive |
Anxious or fearful about future |
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Categorical |
A. Without exception or qualification; absolute B. Done according to types; arranged by categories |
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Conclusive |
Decisive; putting an end to four, question, or uncertainty |
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Dubious |
Doubtful; uncertain; questionable as to quality or validity |
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Indeterminate |
A. Not capable of being determined or established; not precisely known B. Lacking clarity of precision; vague |
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Precarious |
A. Dangerous; risky; lacking in security or stability |
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Qualm |
A sense of doubt or uneasiness about a course of action |
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Tentative |
Uncertain; not fully worked out or agreed upon; provisional |
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Unequivocal |
Perfectly clear; leaving no room for doubt or misunderstanding |
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Vacillate |
A. to swing indecisively from one opinion or action to another B. To sway or hesitate in choice of actions or opinions |
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Beguile |
A. To charm; delight B. Go decieve skillfully |
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Benevolent |
A. Wishing to do good; kindly; characterized by helpful intentions B. Concerned with, or for the benefit of charity |
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Decorum |
Appropriateness of behavior; propriety |
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Demeanor |
The way one behaves or presents oneself; one’s manner |
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Feral |
Wild and untamed; savage
Having returned to an untamed state from domestication |
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Ignoble |
Mean, unethical, or dishonorable; not Noble in character
Not of the nobility; common |
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Provincial |
Relating to areas that are far from large cities or capitals
Not sophisticated, fashionable, or informed; culturally limited
Limited or narrow in perspective |
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Unseemly |
Unfitting and inappropriate; grossly improper |
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Wily |
Cunning; full of trickery or intentions to deceive |
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Aggrandize |
To make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation
To exaggerate, or make something seem greater than it is |
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Exorbitance |
Extreme, unreasonable expense or price; being beyond reasonable or proper limits |
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Grandiose |
Trying to seem important; characterized by pretended grandeur
Grand; magnificent in size, beauty or scope; impressive |
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Gratuitous |
Unnecessary; unjustified |
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Intemperate |
Excessive; lacking moderation |
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Multifarious |
Having great variety; diverse |
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Opulence |
Wealth; affluence
Great abundance; often to excess; lavishness **** |
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Profligate |
Recklessly wasteful; wildly extravagant |
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Satiate |
To fully satisfy an appetite or a desire |
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Surfeit |
An excessive amount.
Verb- to deed or supply to excess or disgust; to overindulge |
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Assertive |
Acting with confidence and force; sure of oneself |
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Brazen |
Extremely bold; shamelessly rude or defiant |
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Complaisant |
Wanting to please; willing to do what pleases others; cheerfully obliging |
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Docile |
Gentle; easily manageable or teachable: tame |
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Flamboyant |
Showy; flashy, vivid, or dramatic |
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Intrepid |
Fearless having unwavering courage |
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Mellow |
Relaxed and unhurried
Verb- to become more relaxed or pleasant |
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Pacific |
Or a peaceful nature; calm |
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Strident |
Loud, harsh, grating, or shrill |
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Unbashedb |
Not embarrassed; composed
Not hidden or disguised; obvious |
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Depredation |
A predatory attack A raid Damage destruction or loss |
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Disinterested |
Impartial; free of bias or self-interest in an outcome |
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Uninterested |
Without interest Having no interest or concern in a matter |
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