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English 12 Honors Vocabulary Lesson 6

English 12 Honors Vocabulary Lesson 6. October 11, 2010 Ms. Barletta barlettac@dkja.org. Vocabulary Lesson 6. 1. sect arian (adj.): narrowly confined to a particular group HINT: sector 2. peregr ination (n.): travel by walking HINT: destination

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English 12 Honors Vocabulary Lesson 6

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  1. English 12HonorsVocabulary Lesson 6 October 11, 2010 Ms. Barletta barlettac@dkja.org

  2. Vocabulary Lesson 6 • 1. sectarian (adj.): narrowly confined to a particular group HINT: sector • 2. peregrination(n.): travel by walking HINT: destination • 3. accoutrement (n.): an accessory item of dress or equipment HINT: Couture • 4. contrive (v.): to plan cleverly HINT: You might contrive a plan to thrive and survive. • 5. hubris (n.): overbearing pride; arrogance HINT:

  3. Vocabulary Lesson 6 • 6. platitude (n.): an obvious remark; a cliché HINT: beatitudes; attitude • 7. venerate (v.): to respect or revere HINT: • 8. scullion (n.): a servant for menial tasks HINT: • 9. quotidian (n.): everyday; commonplace HINT: Quote • 10. prognosticate (v.): to predict HINT: Prognosis

  4. Vocabulary Lesson 6 • 11. antediluvian (adj.): extremely old; antiquated HINT: • 12. stringent (adj.): restrictive; imposing demanding standards HINT: contingent • 13. haughty (adj.): condescendingly proud; arrogant You might know a hottie who is haughty, and therefore no longer attractive or fun to be around. • 14. sanctimonious (adj.): showing false piety or righteousness HINT: ceremony; sacred • 15. imbroglio (n.): a difficult and embarrassing situation HINT:

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