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The Corroborated Truth: A Story of Audacious Disparity

Follow the journey of a provincial youth as he navigates through a world of great disparities and thwarted dreams, grappling with apprehension and penitence along the way.

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The Corroborated Truth: A Story of Audacious Disparity

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  1. Great Expectations Vocabulary

  2. Explicit • Adj. stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

  3. Trenchant • Adj. vigorous in expression Miley Cyrus ignored the trenchant criticism of the media after her VMA performance this year.

  4. Apprehension • N. anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

  5. Penitence • N. the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong

  6. Supercilious • Adj. behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; sneering

  7. Disconsolate • Adj. without consolation or comfort; unhappy

  8. Corroborate • V. confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

  9. Encumber • Adj. restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

  10. Audacious • Adj. bold; daring; fearless; risk taker

  11. Provincial • Adj. of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, esp. when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded.

  12. Lethargic • Adj. sluggish

  13. Disparity • N. a great difference

  14. Thwarted • V. prevent someone from accomplishing something

  15. Despondent • Adj. in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

  16. Temperate • Adj. showing moderation or self-restraint.

  17. Abhorrence • N. a feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing

  18. Incredulous • Adj. unwilling or unable to believe something

  19. Tremulous • Adj. shaking or quivering slightly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmHMAmyXiAU

  20. Querulous • Adj. complaining in a petulant or whining manner

  21. Relinquished • V. voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

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