Ms. Taylor's Vocabulary Part One
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 EpitomizeEpitome | (verb trans) to be a perfect example of (noun) a perfect example or representation of a particular quality, quintessence(Noun-the pure essence or most perfect example of something) |
| Vacuous | (adj) havingor showing lack of thought or intelligence; mindless [Latin- vacuus:empty] |
| Prowess | (noun) skill or expertise in a particular activity or field |
| Euphonius | (adj) pleasing to the ear [Greek-eu:good+phonuc sound] |
| Discursive | (adj) 1. rambling 2. fluid 3. related to discourse(any lengthy explanation of a topic in speech or writing) [Latin-dis:away+currere:to run] |
| Obfuscate | (verb trans) to render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible [Latin-fuscus:dark] |
| Prurient | (adj) having or inspiring an excessive interest in sexual matters [Latin- prurire:itching,longing] |
| Corroborate | (verb trans) to confirm or give support to(a statement, theory, or finding) [Latin-cor:together+robur:strength] |
| Rescind | (verb trans) to cancel, repeal, annul, make void |
| Lampoon | (noun) a harsh satire (verb trans) to ridicule |
| Corpulent | (adj) obese, fat [Latin-corpus:body] |
| Bilk | (verb trans) to cheat someone out of something valuable |
| Urbane | (adj) sophisticated, polished in matter [Latin-urbs:city] |
| Abstruse | (adj) difficult to understand |
| Laconic | (adj) using a minimum of words, terse [Greek-laconicus Spartan:from the Spartan reputation for terseness] |
| Fait Accompli | (noun) an accomplished and irreversable deed |
| Ephemeral | (adj) fleeting, brief |
| Lachrymose | (adj) suggestive or tending to cause tears |
| Epicure | (noun) a person who cultivates a refined taste, especially in food or wine |
| Denizen | (noun) an inhabitant, resident |
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