Unit 9
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20 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Affinity | a natural attraction or feeling of kinship |
| array | an impressive display |
| audacious | invulnerable to fear or intimidation |
| convivial | occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company |
| deign | do something that one considers to be below one's dignity |
| derogatory | expressive of low opinion |
| epicure | a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) |
| fastidious | giving and careful attention to detail |
| ingratiate | gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts |
| oscillate | move or swing from side to side regularly |
| bandy | discuss lightly |
| degenerate | a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior |
| efficacious | producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect |
| equestrian | of or relating to or featuring horseback riding |
| felony | a serious crime (such as murder or arson) |
| flay | strip off skin; plunder; remove the skin from; criticize harshly |
| imperious | able to deal authoritatively with affairs |
| malevolent | wishing or appearing to wish evil to others |
| rationalize | think rationally |
| relent | give in, as to influence or pressure |
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