Unit 1 Fiction and Nonfiction Vocabulary

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What does 'immaculate' mean?

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Free from flaws or mistakes; perfect.

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What does 'afflicted' mean in a religious context?

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Suffering or being in pain, often used to describe Christ's suffering for humanity's sins.

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Define 'retribution'.

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Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

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What does 'perverse' mean?

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Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable.

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What are 'implications'?

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The possible effects or results of an action or a decision.

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What is the meaning of 'poignant'?

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Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

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Define 'moribund'.

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In a state of decline or near death; lacking vitality.

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What does 'tumultuous' mean?

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Characterized by disorderly commotion or disturbance; chaotic.

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What does 'blight' refer to?

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A plant disease or a thing that spoils or damages something.

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What does 'maladies' mean?

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Diseases or ailments.