Grades 9-10 (WVI 4)
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admonish to warn or caution.
affectation falseness or superficiality of appearance or behavior; pretense.
cadaver a dead body, especially one used for medical research or instruction.
dehumanize to deprive of individuality, spirit, or other human qualities; render routine or mechanical.
ductile able to withstand stress without breaking, as in drawing out into wire or pounding thin.
equity the quality of being fair and reasonable; fairness.
forthcoming about to appear or happen.
incisive marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp.
inordinate beyond the bounds of reason; excessive.
lamentable deserving to be mourned or regretted; deplorable; unfortunate; disappointing.
memoir an account of facts or events based primarily on the author's personal experience.
parody a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication.
pilgrimage a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place.
vicissitude (usually plural) unexpected and unforeseeable changes or shifts, as in one's circumstances.
vivacious full of life and spirit; animated.