Ms. Park English 11 Vocab #20 TEST DATE: Friday, April 16th
1.
Name:
Epithet
Part of Speech:
Definition:
Sentence: The epithet, “King of Pop” is appropriate for the late and great Michael Jackson.
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2.
Obsequious
Part of Speech:
Definition:
Sentence: The obsequious nature of the butler was inherent.
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3.
Knave
Part of Speech:
Definition:
Sentence: Heath Ledger’s character in A Knight’s Tale begins as a knave and ends as a knight.
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4.
Visage
Part of Speech:
Definition:
Sentence: Marilyn Monroe’s visage as interpreted by Andy Warhol is one of the most recognizable images in American Society.
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5.
Reverence
Part of Speech:
Definition:
Sentence: The man showed reverence to the women walking by when he took of his hat as they passed.
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6.
Vexed
Part of Speech:
Definition:
Sentence: My cat became vexed when I put the lime peel on his head and pretended it was a helmet.
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7.
Ruffian
Part of Speech:
Definition:
Sentence: Al Capone was an American gangster and a true ruffian who took over Chicago during the prohibition era.
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