Quarterly Vocab Test (Winter2)

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Epic

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Having to do with a long poem that tells the story of a hero or heroine.

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Relinquish

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To surrender, release, or let go of; give up.

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Eloquent

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Using words well, in a way that others enjoy hearing or reading.

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Tentative

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Not yet fully developed or definitely decided; provisional.

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Exile

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The condition of being sent away from one's country and not allowed to return as a punishment.

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Derogatory

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Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

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Devious

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Showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals.

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Genre

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A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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Boycott

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A punitive ban that forbids relations with certain groups, cooperation with a policy, or the handling of goods.

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Devour

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To eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly.