Midterm Exam Vocab. 10th

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Elude

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Evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer) typically in a skillful or cunning way.

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Enveloped

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Cover or surround completely.

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Indiscriminately

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In a random manner, unsystematically.

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Anecdotes

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A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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Lament

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A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

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Surreal

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Having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre or dreamlike.

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Cynical

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Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity.

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Tentative

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Not certain or fixed; provisional.

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Prominent

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Important; famous; standing out so as to be easily seen.

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Altruistic

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Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.