Challenging Vocabulary List 1

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Transient

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Definition: Lasting only for a short time; temporary. Example: The rainy day was transient; it didn't last long.

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Allegorically

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Definition: In a way that uses symbolic figures and actions to express truths or generalizations about human conduct or experience. Example: His songs are almost always based on real-life events but told allegorically.

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Anecdote

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Definition: A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. Example: He told one or two amusing anecdotes about his years as a policeman.

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Fortuitous

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Definition: Happening by accident or chance rather than design; fortunate. Example: Money Bags winning the lottery was a fortuitous event.

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Spurious

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Definition: Not being what it purports to be; false or fake. Example: Cheater Chuck's answers on his worksheet were spurious, as they were plagiarized.

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Prosaic

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Definition: Lacking poetic beauty; commonplace; unromantic. Example: His writing was often criticized for being prosaic.

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Venerable

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Definition: Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character. Example: The venerable professor was admired by all his students.

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Spurious vs. Fortuitous

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Spurious refers to something that is false or not genuine, while fortuitous refers to something that happens by chance and is often positive.

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Understanding Allegory

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An allegory is a narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper meanings, often moral or political.

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Importance of Anecdotes

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Anecdotes can make a narrative more engaging and relatable, providing personal insights or humor.