Vocabulary Workshop Level G Unit 5 Definition
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minideezel on October 22, 2008
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English 12, CO8-P1, Sem 2 10th Grade Exam Prep, English, THE COOLEST GROUP OR OVERACHIEVERS IN THE WHOLE WIDE UNIVERSE OF THE MILKY WAY, Brit Lit 11-12, Code 3 (see more)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
acuity | sharpness (particularly of the mind or senses) |
delineate | to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail; to represent pictorially |
depraved | marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles |
enervate | to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of; enfeeble, hamstring |
esoteric | intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret |
fecund | fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive |
fiat | an arbitrary order or decree; a command or act of will or consciousness |
figment | a fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion |
garner | to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away, as for future use |
hallow | to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere |
idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity that servers to distinguish or identify |
ignominy | shame and disgrace |
mundane | earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary |
nuance | a subtle or slight vvariation (as in color, meaning, quality), delicate gradation or shade of difference |
overweening | conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate |
penchant | a strong attraction or inclination |
reputed | according to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance and good reputation |
sophistry | reasoning that seems plausible but is acctually unsound; a fallacy |
sumptuous | costly, rich, magnificent |
ubiquitous | present or existing everywhere |
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