vocab for la midterm
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spongeboblib on December 12, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 conflagration | noun, a large fire that causes a great deal of damage |
| anti-semitic | adjective, hating or discriminating against Jewish people |
| lethal | adjective, deadly |
| sublime | adjective, of such excellence, grandeur or beauty to inspire great admiration |
| monocle | noun, a single eyepiece |
| paternal | adjective, related to the father |
| ration | noun, a fixed amount of a commodity officially designated to each person usually during wartime |
| quarantine | noun, a period of isolation when other people or animals are contained to avoid possible contamination of others |
| gallows | noun, a structure for hanging criminals |
| liberated | adjective or verb, to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage |
| vigor | noun, active strength or force |
| anecdotes | noun, a short account or an amusing story |
| prominent | adjective, important or well known |
| invectives | noun, abusive, insulting language |
| disheveled | adjective, looking untidy |
| scullery | noun, a small room or pantry where food is prepared or dishes are washed |
| cynical | adjective, contemptuous, mocking; doubtful as to whether something will happen |
| nimble | adjective, quick or light in movement |
| vengeance | noun, revenge or retribution |
| shirked | verb, to avoid or neglect a responsibility or duty |
| cryptic | adjective, having a meaning that is obscure or mysterious |
| toiled | verb, to work extremely hard |
| unscathed | adjective, without suffering any injury, damage, or harm |
| disinterred | verb, to dig up |
| indefatigable | adjective, persisting tirelessly |
| procure | verb, to obtain with care or effort |
| expounded | verb, to present and explain something in detail |
| taciturn | adjective, reserved or silent by nature |
| witticism | noun, a clever or witty remark |
| inventive | adjective, having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally |
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