Quest/adv. Lit. Vocab (2Nd Quiz)

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n., the one who is in disguise or using an assumed name; adj., disguised. using a false name; adv., in disguise, under a fictitious name

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Incognito

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adj., aware of informed about something

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Cognizant

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adj., wandering or shifting from one subject to another; rambling; long winded

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Farcical

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n., an obvious exaggeration, made for effect and not meant to be taken literally

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Hyperbole

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adj., knowing everything; having complete or infinite knowledge

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Omniscient

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adj., occurring by chance; accidental; fortunate

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Fortuitous

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v., to absorb and incorporate food or knowledge; to absorb one group into a larger culture

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Assimilate

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n., discontent and listlessness from lack of occupation or interest; boredom

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Ennui

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n., hypnotism; hypnotic appeal; intense fascination

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Mesmerism

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adj., ridiculous; like a farce; exaggeratedly comical

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Discursive

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n., a funeral hymn, a poetic or musical expression of grief

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Dirges

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v,. to give, grant, or bestow'; to have a conference or talk; to meet for discussion

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Confer

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v., to banish from one's native country; to withdraw from one's native land

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Expatriate

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n., one who is exiled or who has withdrawn from his or her native land

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Expatriate

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n., a conversation or conference, usually formal

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Colloquy

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v., to lessen; to relieve; to calm

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Allay

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v., to pretend; to make up

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Feign

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v., to proclaim; to display publicly

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Blazon

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n., a coat of arms; a banner

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Blazon

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adj., easily angered; bad tempered

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Choleric

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adj., clever; skillful in a mental or physical way; expert

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Adroit

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n., a show of false bravery or confidence

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Bravado