Unit Five Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 acuity | (n) sharpness (particularly of the mind or senses) |
| delineate | (v) to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail; to represent pictorially |
| depraved | (adj) marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles |
| enervate | (v) to weaken or lessen then mental, moral, or physical vigor of; enfeeble, hamstring |
| esoteric | (adj) intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret |
| fecund | (adj) fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive |
| fiat | (n) an arbitrary order or decree; a command or act of will or consciousness |
| figment | (n) a fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion |
| garner | (v) to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away, as for future use |
| hallow | (v) to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere |
| idiosyncrasy | (n) a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify |
| ignominy | (n) shame and disgrace |
| mundane | (adj) earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary |
| nuance | (n) a subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality), delicate gradation or shade of difference |
| overweening | (adj) conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate |
| penchant | (n) a strong attraction or inclination |
| reputed | (sdj) according to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance and good reputation; (part) alleged |
| sophistry | (n) reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound; a fallacy |
| sumptuous | (adj) costly, rich, magnificent |
| ubiquitous | (adj) present or existing everywhere |
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