English 4-5
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 adumbrate | verb-Latin-To describe roughly or vaguely; to give a sketchy outline of. To foreshadow; to give an indistinct hint of something that will happen. *To overshadow; to shadow or obscure. |
| arcane | adj-Latin-Known or understood only by a few; mysterious. |
| covert | adj-Old French-Concealed or hidden; not openly practiced or shown. |
| educe | verb-Latin-To draw or bring out; elicit. To assume from evidence or facts; to deduce. |
| fathom | verb-Middle English-To understand or comprehend. |
| impenetrable | adj-Latin-Impossible to pierce, break through, or enter. Impossible to understand; incomprehensible. |
| impervious | adj-Latin-Incapable of being affected, harmed, or broken into. |
| limpid | adj-Latin-Transparent; clear. Calm, untroubled, and serene. *Easily intelligible or understood. |
| manifest | Latin-adj-Clearly apparent or obvious. verb-To show or demonstrate plainly; to reveal. *noun-A list of passengers or cargo on a ship, plane, truck, or train. |
| nebulous | adj-Latin-cloudy, misty, or hazy. Vague, without defined form or limits. |
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