Grades 9-10 (WVI 4)
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allegory in art or literature, the use of concrete characters, events, or things, to represent abstract qualities or ideas, often to make a point about good and evil.
amphitheater an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events.
connoisseur a person with the experience, expertise, and sense of appreciation to make informed judgments in a fine art or in matters of taste.
disquiet lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness.
indeterminate not fixed, clear, or precise; indefinite or uncertain.
jabber to speak or make sounds like speech, quickly or at length, but without making much sense or creating much interest in the listener; babble.
notoriety the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good.
particularity precise or detailed character.
prowess great skill or talent; superior ability.
pummel to strike heavily with or as if with the fists, a sword, a club, or the like; beat.
rectify to put right or correct (a bad situation, injustice, or the like); remedy.
resurrect to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute.
sardonic bitterly mocking; derisive; scornful.
swathe to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands.
unworldly lacking sophistication; naive; provincial.