English 12A Vocabulary

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fortuitous

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adjective. happening or produced by chance

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transient

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adjective. not lasting, enduring, or permanent

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spurious

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adjective. not genuine, authentic, or true

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prosaic

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adjective. commonplace or dull

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venerable

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adjective. commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity

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allegory

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noun. a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms

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anecdote

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noun. a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature.

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evanescent

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adjective. vanishing

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frugal

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adjective. economical in use or expenditure

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adulation

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noun. excessive devotion to someone