Lit Vocab 5 & 6

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vocab quiz on 12/20

20 Terms

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Assuage

To lessen the intensity

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Soporific

To be really sleepy

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Clamor

A loud continuous noise; to utter or to proclaim insistently or noisily

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4

Pastoral

A work of literature portraying an idealized version of country life; relating to country life or grazing of sheep or cattle 

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Piety

The quality of being religious or reverent toward God

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Euphemism

The substitution of an inoffensive expression for one that may offend

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Euphony

Pleasing or sweet sound

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Aesthetic

Concerned with beauty or appreciation of beauty

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Guile

Deceitful cunning

(sly or cunning intelligence)

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Interloper

One that intrudes in a place or sphere of activity

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Intermittent

Coming and going at intervals

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Trepidation

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

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Maudlin

Weakly or effusively sentimental

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Maverick

An independent individual who does not go along with the group

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Parapet

A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth or stone; a low wall or railing

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Propensity

An often intense natural inclination or prefernce

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Proprietary

One that possesses owns, or holds exclusive rights to something; something thst i usesde or marketed under the exclusive legal right of the inventor or maker

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Scurrilous

Using or given to coarse language; vulgar and evil

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Austere

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

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Deferential

Deeply respectful

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