Vocab 2.4/Reading Comprehension

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Exposition

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writing or speech intended to convey information or explain; a detailed statement or explanation.

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Industrious

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working energetically; hard-working; diligent.

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Sovereign

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A person with supreme power or authority.

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Ludicrous

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causing laughter due to absurdity; ridiculous.

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Devious

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not straightforward; shifty or crooked.

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Belligerent

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of warlike character; aggressively hostile; bellicose

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Authentic

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not false or copied; genuine; real

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Punctual

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made, occurring, etc., at the scheduled or proper time.

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Derogatory

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tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory.

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Affiliation

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the act of affiliating; state of being affiliated or associated.