English 1 Week 1 & 2 Vocabulary Review

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What does the word 'abdicate' mean?

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To formally give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

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Use 'abdicate' in a sentence.

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The king decided to abdicate his throne, passing the crown to his eldest son.

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What does the word 'aesthetic' refer to?

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Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

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Use 'aesthetic' in a sentence.

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The artist's aesthetic choices in color and composition created a striking visual impact.

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What does 'amoral' mean?

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Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.

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Use 'amoral' in a sentence.

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The businessman's amoral approach to profit led him to disregard environmental regulations.

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What is an 'allusion'?

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An indirect reference to a person, event, or literary work.

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Use 'allusion' in a sentence.

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The author's allusion to Shakespeare's Hamlet added depth to the story.

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What does 'adjunct' mean in an academic context?

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A person who is associated with another in a subordinate or auxiliary capacity, often a part-time instructor.

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Use 'adjunct' in a sentence.

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The adjunct professor taught only one class per semester at the university.