Vocabulary Week 13

Honors American Literature with Spohn at Bishop Dwenger High School

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Connotation

The implication of a different meaning

Covenant

A solemn agreement

Cynic

Person who believes people are motivated solely by selfishness; looking for an ulterior motive

Decadence

Falling into an inferior condition
Ex. chocolate decadence - practically sinful to eat

Delude

Deceive; fool

Deplete

To use up; exhaust

Derogatory

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

Detriment

Damaged; harmed

Deviate

Veer off the intended path

Devoid

Completely lacking

Digressive

Going off topic

Dire

(of a situation or event) Extremely serious or urgent

Discordant

Disagreeing; bickering; incongruous

Disparage

Regard something with little worth; belittle

Disparity

A great difference

Distortion

Twisting something out of shape; warping the facts; misrepresentation

Divest

Deprived of rights or possessions; give up power

Dormant

Inactive; sleeping

Effrontery

Shameless boldness

Egotism

Talking about oneself too much

About this deck

By: Josh Lapp
Created: 2012-02-01
Size: 20 flashcards
Views: 20

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“I have been getting MUCH better grades on all my tests for school. Flash cards, notes, and quizzes are great on here. Thanks!”
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