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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| holocaust | a great or complete destruction of life |
| embroil | to draw into a conflict or fight |
| anachronism | something or someone existing outside of its proper time |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of; to speak ill of |
| humane | kind; compassionate |
| effusive | emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative |
| defunct | no longer in existance |
| lackey | a slavish follower |
| envisage | to form a mental picture |
| lament | to mourn |
| gape | to stare with an open mouth |
| impertinent | rude and disrespectful |
| haughty | arrogant; proud |
| nemesis | someone or something a person cannot conquer or achieve; a hated enemy |
| lethal | deadly; fatal |
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| Terms | 15 |
| Creator | prestwickhouse |
| Created | February 6, 2009 |
| Group | Prestwick House Vocabulary |
| Subject | 9th Grade Vocabulary |
| Access | Anyone |
| Edit | Creator Only |