Wordly Wise Book 10 Lesson 7
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 castigate | V. To punish by criticizing sharply; to berate. |
| colloquial | Adj. Characterized by informal language |
| epitaph | N. The words carved on a tombstone in memory of the deceased. |
| exodus | N. A mass departure. |
| inter | V. To put in a grave; to bury. |
| lacerate | V. To tear or cut roughly. |
| largesse | N. The act of giving generously; gifts. |
| obituary | N. A notice of someone's death, such as in a newspaper, usually with a brief summary of that person's life. |
| omnivorous | Adj. 1. Eating all kinds of food, including both animal and vegetable food. 2. Taking in everything available. |
| permeate | V. To spread throughout; to pass through. |
| rendition | N. An interpretation or translation; a performance. |
| resurgence | N. A rising again to life, use, acceptance, or prominence; a revival. |
| stereotype | N. A generalization that is used to characterize a person without acknowledging individual differences. V. To make judgments that ignore individual differences. |
| stipend | N. A regular and fixed amount of pay for work done or to help cover living or work expenses. |
| subservient | Adj. Serving or acting in a subordinate manner; servile. |
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