ELA Unit 11

Alias

n. A false name or identity used by a person, especially a criminal, to conceal their real identity.

synonyms; pseudonym

amble

v. to walk slowly

antonyms; sprint

burly

adj. big and strong

synonyms; cant see

distort

v. to give false or misleading account of.

antonyms; clean

Dogged

adj. persistant, stubbornly determined.

synonyms; deflected

dumbfounded

adj. so amazed that you are unable to speak.

antonyms; smart

extinct

adj. gone out of use.

synonyms; thrive

grit

n. very fine sand or gravel

inevitable

adj. sure to happen

ingrained

adj. fixed deeply and firmly.

meteoric

adj. resembling a meteor is speed.

parody

n.

A parody is a work that imitates the style or content of another work in a humorous or satirical way. It often exaggerates or distorts the original work's characteristics for comedic effect.

prevail

v.

Definition: To be victorious or to succeed in achieving a goal or objective. It can also mean to be widespread or to have a strong influence or impact.

relic

n

A relic is an object or a part of an object that has survived from an earlier time, especially one that has cultural or historical significance.

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rend

v

Definition of Rend: To tear something apart violently or forcefully.

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replenish

v. replace

rummage

v

Definition: To search for something in a disorganized and hurried way, often by moving things around.

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skimp

v

Definition: To do something hastily or with inadequate attention to detail, often resulting in an inferior outcome.

Example: I skimped on studying for my exam and ended up getting a low grade.

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sleut

n

Definition: A Dutch word meaning "detective" or "investigator".

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vandalism

n

Intentional damage or destruction of property without permission.

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