ELA 11 Unit 10 Vocabulary

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juncture

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A specific point in time or a particular situation, especially one that is critical or important.

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mottled

Back

Having spots or patches of different colors or shades blended together.

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brusque

Back

Abrupt or blunt in speech or manner, often seeming rude.

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pantomime

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To express something through gestures and body movements without using words.

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anguish

Back

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

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laden

Back

Heavily loaded or weighed down with something.

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scourge

Back

Something that causes great trouble or suffering.

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relish (verb)

Back

To enjoy or take great pleasure in something.

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pugnacious

Back

Eager to argue, fight, or be confrontational.

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gingerly

Back

Very carefully or cautiously.