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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 alienate | To turn away; to make indifferent or hostile; to transfer, convey |
| elated | in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased |
| epigram | a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation |
| fatalistic | believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined by fate |
| lackadaisical | uninterested; listless |
| licentious | morally unrestrained |
| numismatist | a coin collector |
| paucity | a scarcity; lack |
| obtrude | to force oneself into a situation uninvited |
| pensive | dreamily thoughtful |
| amalgamate | to combine |
| demented | mentally ill; insane |
| hone | to sharpen |
| beleaguer | to besiege by encircling |
| gorge | to eat or swallow greedily |
| antiquated | no longer used or useful |
| opiate | a narcotic used to cause sleep or bring relief from pain |
| caricature | ab exaggerated portrayal of one's features |
| dally | to waste time; to dawdle |
| felonious | pertaining to a major crime |
| edifice | a large, elaborate structure, an imposing building |
| ambidextrous | equally skillful with either hand |
| belated | delayed |
| animate | to give life or motion to |
| knead | to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture |
| chauvinist | one having a fanatical devotion to a country, gender, or religion, etc |
| egalitarian | one promoting equal rights for all people |
| berserk | in a state of violent or destructive rage |
| ostentatious | marked by a conspicuous, showy, or pretentious display |
| delude | to mislead; fool |
| elude | to escape notice; to get away from |
| fallow | inactive; unproductive |
| blight | anything that destroys, prevents growth, or cause devaluation |
| obsequy | a funeral rite or ceremony |
| denizen | an occupant; inhabitant |
| fealty | obligated loyalty or faithfulness |
| entice | to attract by offering reward or pleasure |
| gratify | to please |
| laggard | a slow person, esp. one who falls behind |
| gambit | maneuver or action used to gain an advantage |
| jaded | worn out; dull |
| gist | the main point |
| advocate | to recommend; to speak in favor of |
| efface | to obliterate; to wipe out |
| charisma | personal appeal or attraction; magnetism |
| ogre | a brute; a large monster |
| mesmerize | to hypnotize |
| entity | anything having existence |
| bandy | to exchange words; to discuss casually |
| dastardly | cowardly and treacherous |
| nepotism | favoritism shown to family or friends by those in power; especially in business |
| begrudge | to resent another's success |
| mandarin | an influential person |
| glutinous | gluey; sticky |
| enmity | deep-seated hostility |
| declaim | to speak in a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner |
| imbue | to inspire or influence |
| gaff | a pole with a large hook on one end |
| quaff | to drink in large quantities |
| bibliophile | a lover of books |
| gird | to prepare for an event or an action |
| daunt | to make afraid; to discourage |
| flux | a state of continual change or movement |
| hovel | a wretched living place; |
| cadaverous | of or like corpse; pale, gaunt |
| gothic | of the middle ages |
| penury | extreme poverty |
| egress | an exit; a means of going out |
| felicity | happiness; bliss |
| despot | a dictator with absolute power |
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