Grades 9-10 (WVI 4)
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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.
annihilate to destroy completely.
craven shamefully timid or afraid; cowardly.
cynicism an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives.
diaphanous of fabric or the like, almost transparent; sheer; filmy; delicate.
engulf to cover entirely, as if by a flood.
equanimity the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure.
indictment the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury.
manifesto a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person.
mannerism a distinctive and habitual behavioral characteristic.
matriculate to enroll or be enrolled in an organization, especially a college or university.
meticulous very careful or precise.
pastoral of or relating to the country or country life; rural.
simpleminded not complex or sophisticated.
veracity conformance to fact; accuracy; truth.