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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 abridge | to shorten, to diminish |
| alacrity | briskness, swiftness, celerity |
| antipathy | a dislike, distaste, enmity |
| augment | to make greater, to supplement |
| bombastic | pompous, boastful |
| decry | to speak against, to disparage |
| eclectic | coming from a variety of sources |
| enhance | to make better, to improve |
| euphonious | harmonious, pleasant to hear |
| fervid | ardent, burning, impassioned |
| impecunious | without money, broke |
| ingratiate | to make an effort to gain favor |
| luxuriant | abundant, very fertile |
| paltry | trifling, worthless, insignificant |
| pedantry | a showing off of learning |
| placid | peaceful, calm |
| preclude | to make impossible |
| promontory | projection into water |
| raze | to destroy completely |
| secular | non-religious, worldly |
| static (adj.) | having no motion |
| tact | sense for knowing what is appropriate |
| torpid | sluggish, dull, apathetic |
| vindicated | cleared of accusations |
| vindictive | revengeful, spiteful |
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