Wordly Wise (8) - Lesson 11
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15 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
Augment | to increase in size, amount, or degree |
Benign | kind; gracious; gentle |
Connoisseur | a person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts; a person of refined taste. |
Discern | to distinguish one thing from another |
Embellish | to make beautiful by adding decorative elements |
Execute | to carry out; to perform |
Exemplify | to illustrate by being an example of |
Grotesque | so distorted or strange as to appear bizarre or comical |
Hallowed | greatly respected; holy; sacred |
Impersonate | to assume the character or appearance of |
Malevolent | showing ill will or hatred; producing harm or evil |
Ornate | heavily and elaborately decorated |
Pastoral | having to do with shepherds and herders |
Precarious | not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain |
Renown | fame; honor |
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