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Great Expectations

Great Expectations. Vocabulary. Explicit. Adj. stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. Trenchant. Adj. vigorous in expression Miley Cyrus ignored the trenchant criticism of the media after her VMA performance this year. . Apprehension.

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Great Expectations

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  1. Great Expectations Vocabulary

  2. Explicit • Adj. stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

  3. Trenchant • Adj. vigorous in expression Miley Cyrus ignored the trenchant criticism of the media after her VMA performance this year.

  4. Apprehension • N. anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

  5. Penitence • N. the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong

  6. Supercilious • Adj. behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; sneering

  7. Disconsolate • Adj. without consolation or comfort; unhappy

  8. Corroborate • V. confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

  9. Encumber • Adj. restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

  10. Audacious • Adj. bold; daring; fearless; risk taker

  11. Provincial • Adj. of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, esp. when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded.

  12. Lethargic • Adj. sluggish

  13. Disparity • N. a great difference

  14. Thwarted • V. prevent someone from accomplishing something

  15. Despondent • Adj. in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

  16. Temperate • Adj. showing moderation or self-restraint.

  17. Abhorrence • N. a feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing

  18. Incredulous • Adj. unwilling or unable to believe something

  19. Tremulous • Adj. shaking or quivering slightly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmHMAmyXiAU

  20. Querulous • Adj. complaining in a petulant or whining manner

  21. Relinquished • V. voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

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