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Vocabulary Unit 8

vocabulary words from unit 8 of the Wordly Wise 3000 book for grade 11

Terms

undefined, object
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edict
statement or command having force of law
soliloquy
a speech in which a character's thoughts are given
insensate
lacking feeling, awareness, or ability to reason
bethrothed
engaged
denouement
outcome of a series of events
stricture
anything that restricts or limits
denouement
final resolution following climax
votary
a person devoted to a cause or organization
renegade
deserter
enamor
to inspire with love
stricture
a strong criticism
cadence
a rhythm marked by regular beat
triumvirate
group of three especially possessing great power
cadence
the rising and falling of one's voice
canon
rule or principle that provides norm for judgement
blasphemy
act that shows disrespect or irreverence to something considered sacred
usurp
to seize or hold power in a illegal manner
canon
works of a writer accepted as authentic
vestment
outer garment indicating role, rank, ect.

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