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Interloper
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noun - someon who meddles
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internecine
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adj. destruction to both sides of a conflict
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interpolate
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verb - to interject or insert
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altruism
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noun - unselfishness; caring for others
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ephemeral
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adj - Lasting for a short time (usually one day)
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juxtapose
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The author juxtaposed the music of the merr-go-round with the brutal murder
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propinquity
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the propinquity between St. Paul and Minneapolis is evident
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epitaph
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while reading his fathers epitaph, tears came to his eyes
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epitome
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He was the opitome of a hard worker, always doing the best he could
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paradox
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In the novel Macbeth, Shakespeare uses many paradoxes, contradicting statements already made
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When was the last time you herad a requiem?
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The last time I heard a requiem was at a church after a death.
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Describe a character from one of our readings who is peripatetic
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Holden was peripatetic, always traveling around in the novel.
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Which book from our class has been the most abstruse? Why?
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A Confederacy of Dunces has been the most abtruse. The symbol of the valve was extremelly confusing and complex
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What is anathema to Ms. Smith?
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Plagerism is anathema to Ms. Smith. It is something she hates and would like to get rid of.
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Should billboards be obtrusive? Why or why not?
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No, billboards should not be obtrusive. It makes a city look nicer i they are not large and in the way.
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conducive
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adj - helpful
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induce
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verb - to bring about
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hegemony
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noun - Dominance, usually one political party over another
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exegesis
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noun - an interpretation of a sacred text
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puissant
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adj - powerful
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archaic
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The archaic mummy was thousands of years old.
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archetype
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The archetype for basketball players who wish to be great is Michael Jordan.
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archive
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The national archives contain many records and important documents.
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anarchy
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After the revolution, there was complete anarchy and chaos.
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oligarchy
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the oligarchy ruled the country, and although they were few, they ruled well.
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Name an archipelago that is a popular vacation destination.
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Hawaii is a popular archipelago as it is a group of islands that forms a state.
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What would a demographer find if he were to study Tarbut?
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If a demographer were to study Tarbut, he would find out how small the population is here in relation to other schools.
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Who is the most gregarious person in our class?
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Spencer is the most gregarious person in our class as he is very sociable.
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Name a behavior or characteristic endemic to Orange County.
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Watchin the TV show "The OC" is endemic to Orange County, as it pertains for this area.
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When was the last tiem you heard an annunciation?
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The last time I heard an annunciation was when my cousin announced that she was engaged.
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declivity
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noun - downward slope
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proclivity
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noun - a natural inclination; a tendency
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leaven
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noun - the yeast used to make break rise or expand.
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leverage
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noun - the ability to influence a person or situation.
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levity
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noun - lightness in speech frivolity.
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echelon
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The man moved up the echelon and had now become the general
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incumbent
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The invumbent made important decisions about the future of the state.
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sublimate
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The soldier sublimated his feelings about whether the war should be fought, and gave all his energy to fighting in the war.
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subterfuge
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The elevator was his subterfuge as he left the situation of conflict.
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catapult
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The soldiers used the catapult to volley large objects at the castle.
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What book that we have read to you find most ponderous? Why?
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Native Son is the most ponderous book we have read. Its many pages make it extremely heavy.
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Describe something for which you have a penchant.
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I have a penchant for chocolate. Whenever I see some I want it because I have a strong inclination towards it.
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Is it appropriate to be recumbent in class? Why or why not?
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No, it is not appropriate to be recumbent in class. YOu should sit up straight in your chair.
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Do you suffer from hypochondria? Why or why not?
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No, I do not suffer from hypochondria. When I am not ill, I do not believe that I am.
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Tell me something that you aver.
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I aver that "The OC" is the worst television show in the last 5 years.
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acquisitive
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adj - Eagerly seeking to obtain things, wealth, or information
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inquisition
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noun - an inquiry or quesitoning usually aobut religious or political views.
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querulous
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adj - irritating
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dynamo
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noun - An extremely forceful, energetic, or hardworking person
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dynasty
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noun - a line of rulers from the same family or bloodline.
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exacerbate
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Insulting the teacher when he was already upset exacerbated the situation in the classroom.
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acumen
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His acumen helped him in his philosophy class.
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preempt
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The preemptive strike suprised the opponent
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redemption
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He was worthy of redemptoin; he had made up for his mistakes.
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importune
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The importune country demanded the hostages to be released.
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Decribe a behavior that Ms. Smith thinks is meretricious.
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Ms Smith thinks that dressing in a clown suit and coming to class is meretricious.
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Describe a behavior that Ms Smith thinks is meritorious.
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Ms Smith thinks honesty is meritorious, it is a behavior that is praiseworthy.
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Name something acerbic
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Sour patch kids are acerbic
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For whom or what do you feel acrimony?
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I feel acrimony for my brother, as I feel animosity for him.
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Describe your pecuniary situation at the moment.
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At the moment, my pecuniary situation is good, I was paid yesterday.
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