Worldly Wise 10-8
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 castigate | To punish by criticizing sharply; to berate. |
| colloquial | Characterized by informal language. |
| epitaph | The words carved on a tombstone in memory of the deceased. |
| exodus | A mass departure. |
| inter | To put in a grave; to bury. |
| lacerate | To tear or cut roughly. |
| largesse | The act of generously givingl; gifts. |
| obituary | A notice of someone's death, such as in a newspaper, usually with a brief summary of that person's life. |
| omnivorous | Eating all kinds of food, including both animal and vegetable food. |
| permeate | To spread throughout; to pass through. |
| rendition | an interpretation or translation; a performance |
| resurgence | A rising again to life, use, acceptance, or prominence; a revival. |
| stereotype | A generalization that it used to characterize a person without acknowledging individual differences. |
| stipend | A regular and fixed amount of pay for work done or to help cover living or work expenses. |
| subservient | Serving or acting in a subordinate manner; servile |
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