Unit 1 terms and definitions for English 11

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Licentious

(Adj): Morally unrestrained

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Numismatist

(N): A coin collector

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Paucity

(N): A scarcity; lack

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Fatalistic

(Adj): Believing that all events in life are predetermined by fate.

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Obtrude

(V): To force oneself into a situation uninvited; to intrude.

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Pensive

(Adj): Dreamily thoughtful

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Lackadaisical

(Adj): Uninterested; listless

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Alienate

(V): To turn away feelings or affections.

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Elated

(Adj): To be in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful.

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10

Epigram

(N): A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever or amusing way.

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Amalgamate

(V): To combine

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Demented

(Adj): Insane; mad

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13

Hone

(V): To sharpen

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14

Beleaguer

(V): To besiege by encircling (as with an army); to harass.

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15

Gorge

(V): To eat or swallow greedily.

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Antiquated

(Adj): No longer used or useful; obsolete

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Opiate

(N): Drug used to cause sleep or bring relief from pain.

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Dally

(V): To waste time, to dawdle.

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Felonious

(Adj): Of or constituting a major crime.

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Caricature

(N): An exaggerated portrayal of one’s features.

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