9th-Grade Lit: Unit 5 Vocab

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What is the meaning of 'salutary'?

Back

Beneficial, healthful, promoting health.

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In a dictatorship, do citizens have full autonomy?

Back

False

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Does something transient last a long time?

Back

False

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What does 'soporific' mean?

Back

Causing sleep; drowsy.

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What is a 'scourge'?

Back

A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.

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What is the meaning of 'axiomatic'?

Back

Self-evident or unquestionable.

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What does 'vapid' mean?

Back

Lacking flavor, zest, or interest; dull.

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What is a 'caveat'?

Back

A warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

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What does 'flout' mean?

Back

To openly disregard a rule or law.

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What is a 'precept'?

Back

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.