Grades 9-10 (WVI 4)
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belated too late; tardy.
carouse to revel in a boisterous and drunken manner.
chattel any article of property not attached to lands or buildings; movable property.
despot a ruler who has complete power and authority.
jargon special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest.
misapprehension a failure to understand.
ovation a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance.
paraphernalia (used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity.
philanthropy collective efforts made to do good for others, especially in the form of making monetary donations or engaging in charitable works.
punctilious strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities.
soliloquy an act of talking or a speech by one who is, or is considered to be, alone.
staunch2 unwaveringly firm or loyal.
tithe an amount of money, produce, or goods equal in value to a tenth of one's income, given or paid as a contribution or tax, especially to a church.
uncharacteristic not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable.
visage the face of a person, statue, or the like, especially in regard to its appearance or expression.