English Terms - Oct. 5
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kellymonty on October 4, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Termagant | n; a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman |
| Prowess | n; a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation |
| Usurer | n; someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest |
| Entreaty | n; earnest or urgent request |
| Ostentation | n; pretentious or showy or vulgar display |
| Superfluous | adj; more than is needed, desired, or required |
| Piety | n; righteousness by virtue of being pious |
| Perturbation | n; the act of causing disorder |
| Venerable | adj; profoundly honored |
| Countenance | verb; consent to, give permission |
| Fain | adj; having made preparations |
| Iniquity | n; an unjust act |
| Pathos | n; a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow) |
| Profane | adj; characterized by profanity or cursing |
| Vagary | n; unpredictable action or behavior |
| Portend | verb; indicate by signs |
| Impertinence | n; inappropriate playfulness |
| Abash | verb; cause to be embarrassed |
| Preternatural | adj; existing outside of or not in accordance with nature |
| Antipathy | n; a feeling of intense dislike |
| Consort | n; the husband or wife of a reigning monarch verb; keep company |
| Mitigate | verb; make less severe or harsh |
| Solicitude | n; a feeling of excessive concern |
| Torpor | n; laziness; inactivity; dullness |
| Molder | verb; break down |
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