Poe Vocab List 1

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sag

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shrewd, wise

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vehement

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(adj.) forcefully expressing emotion/convictions

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dissemble

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(v) to pretend; to disguise one's real intentions or character

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dis

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away, apart

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envelop

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(v) to enclose or surround

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sion, tion

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state of (makes a noun from a verb)

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vex

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(v) to annoy or irritate; to puzzle or confuse

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gesticulation

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(n) Animated or excited gesture

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audacity

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(n.) nerve, boldness

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derision

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(n) mockery; looking down upon someone in contempt