Vocab 19-20
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 mellifluous | having a rich, smoothly flowing sound |
| epicurean | taking pleasure in food and drink |
| oeuvre | the complete work of an artist, composer, or writer |
| arbiter | a person with the ability to resolve a disagreement; a judge |
| verdant | fresh and green, referring to plant life |
| vagary | unpredictable action or behavior |
| vacuous | lacking intelligence |
| attrition | a wearing down over time |
| archetype | a prototype or original model |
| approbation | formal approval of an act |
| burgeon | to grow, expand, or bloom |
| commensurate | an equal measure; corresponding in size and measurement |
| confluence | a meeting or gathering together |
| coup | a surprising, brilliant and usually successful act |
| secular | not spiritual or religious; worldly |
| insouciant | not concerned; free from care |
| static | without force or mo vement; stationary |
| stipulate | to specify a required part of an agreement |
| zeitgeist | the general spirit of the time |
| proliferate | to grow or reproduce rapidly |
| tenet | a belief or principle held to be true |
| ruminate | to think deeply or repeatedly |
| vigilant | alert at all times; watchful |
| dissident | someone who disagrees |
| petulant | rude in speech or behavior; peevish |
| derivative | not the original; coming from another source |
| accolade | an award or honor |
| demur | to disapprove or to take exception |
| limpid | transparent; clear |
| invidious | tending to cause discontent, harm or resentment; offensively unfair |
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