Unit 1, Set A Vocab (American Lit)

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arrogate (v.)

Back

to claim or take without right

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banal (adj.)

Back

hackneyed, trite, commonplace

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coherent (adj.)

Back

holding or sticking together, making a logical whole; comprehensible, meaningful

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emulate (v.)

Back

to imitate with the aim of equaling or surpassing the model

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encomium (n.)

Back

a formal expression of praise, a lavish tribute

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germane (adj.)

Back

relevant, appropriate, apropos, fitting

Front

intransigent (adj.)

Back

refusing to compromise, irreconcilable

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reconnaissance (n.)

Back

a survey made for military purposes; any kind of preliminary inspection or examination

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substantiate (v.)

Back

to establish by evidence, prove; to give concrete or substantial form to

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temporize (v.)

Back

to stall or act evasively in order to gain time, avoid a confrontation, or postpone a decision; to compromise