McAuley freshman ACP1 english vocabulary ch.4-6
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nkuchenbuch2014 on December 13, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 jaded | worn out, dulled, as a from overindulgence |
| 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, large monster, a frightful giant |
| mesmerize | to hypnotize |
| entity | anything having existence, either physical or mental |
| bandy | to exchange words, to discuss casually |
| dastardly | cowardly and treacherous |
| nepotism | favoritism shown to family or friends by those in power |
| begrudge | to resent another's success, to envy |
| mandarin | an influential person, a member of an elite group |
| glutinous | gluey, sticky |
| enmity | deep-seated hostility, often mutual |
| imbue | to inspire or influence, to saturate |
| declaim | to speak in a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner |
| gaff | a pole with a large hook on one end |
| quaff | to drink in large quantities, to gulp |
| bibliophile | a lover of books |
| gambit | maneuver or action used to gain an advantage |
| elude | to escape notice, to get away from |
| fallow | inactive, unproductive |
| blight | anything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation |
| obsequy | a funeral rite of 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, especially one who falls behind |
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