Vocabulary Lesson 17
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Vocabulary Lesson 17English IV
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DEPRAVITY Boardwalk Empire depicts the depravity of mobsters, and gangsters during the Prohibition Era.
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MEGALOM
ANIA Nina Sayers, Natalie Portman’s character in Black Swan, is afflicted with megalomania during her ballet practices and performances.
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ATTRIBUTE The actor’s success can be attributed to his supportive mother, his legendary mentor, and his innate talent.
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CELERITY Lesean McCoy runs with such celerity that his defenders grasp and grab at the air.
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ALIMENTARY Michelle Obama created an alimentary initiative for school aged
children across the nation. Her hope is to educate students on the benefits of healthy eating and regular exercise.
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CONGENITAL I was born with a congenital eye condition that elevates my optical nerves, resulting in headaches and pulsating noises in my ears.
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DISCOURSE Jake began to zone out during Jasmine’s lengthy discourse about how he could be a better boyfriend and, in general, a better person.
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PRIMORDIAL Terra Nova is set in a primordial location full of
monstrous dinosaurs and lush wildlife.
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REMUNERATION Brian Kingrey, MLB2K11’s Perfect Game Winner, received
a generous remuneration for his ability to research stats and players and then throw a virtual perfect game.
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ATTENUATE Every superhero has their own kryptonite that tends to attenuate their strength.
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MUTABLE “You can’t ever make plans with Beth,” said John. “Her
ideas are completely mutable, which is super annoying.”
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ETHEREAL Nearly Headless Nick, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Peeves are ethereal beings that float around Hogwarts.
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ENCOMIUM When Michael Jackson passed away, there were endless
encomiums on the television and in magazines and newspapers.
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TACTILE Miss Gee has some serious tactile issues; there are certain fabrics and styles of clothing that make her feel restricted, itchy, and uncomfortable.
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ASCETIC Many celebrities are selective ascetics, meaning they renounce food in order to complete a cleanse.