Self-Reliance (Emerson) Vocabulary
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valedictorian24 on March 1, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 admonition | to advise to caution |
| latent | not visible or apparent |
| alienated | to be excluded or left alone |
| benefactor | one who gives aid |
| piquancy | stimulating or interesting (appeals to interest) |
| nonchalance | being calm |
| cumbers | to burden |
| éclat | great brilliance or reputation as of achievement |
| unaffrighted | not a source of terror (to not be afraid) |
| affinity | natural liking or attraction is felt |
| succumb | to give way to superior force; yield |
| intrinsic | belonging to a thing by its very nature |
| importune | demand with urgency/ beg |
| expiate | make amends or reparation for; to atone for |
| aversion | immense dislike |
| prudent | wise |
| decorous | proper |
| magnanimity | the quality of being generous in forgiving an insult or injury (very forgiving) |
| obsequious | obedient, dutiful |
| mendicant | begging |
| sycophant | wanting flattery |
| permeable | capable of penetrating |
| sanctities | holiness |
| sensualist | a person who indulges in the senses or appetite |
| timorous | full of fear |
| jubilant | showing great satisfaction |
| disapprobation | disapproval or condemnation |
| churlish | rude/ mean spirited |
| amelioration | to improve or make more bearable |
| aboriginal | native or instinctive |
| laudation | praise |
| deprecate | to express disapproval or protest |
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