ELA vocab

Week 3/24

Supplant (V)

to take the place of another (By force)

Deduce (V)

to arrive at a fact or conclusion by reasoning

Diction (N)

the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing

Soliloquy (N)

a lengthy speech which a character expresses their true thoughts or feelings

aside (N)

brief remark, often addressed to the audience

Monologue (N)

lengthy speech by one of the other characters who are on stage

Laudable (adj)

deserving praise or commendation

industrious (adj)

hardworking;diligent

ameliorate (V)

to make something better

Ephemeral (adj)

describes a short-lived moment, temporary event, or fleeting moment