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TermDefinition
aesthetic(adj) pertaining to beauty. syn: artistic. ant: none.
defunct(adj.) no longer in existence or functioning, dead
discomfit(v.) to frustrate, thwart, or defeat; to confuse, perplex, or embarrass
espouse(v.) to take up and support; to become attached to, adopt; to marry
fetish(n.) an object believed to have magical powers; an object of unreasoning devotion or reverence
gregarious(adj.) living together in a herd or group; sociable, seeking the company of others
hapless(adj.) marked by a persistent absence of good luck
impeccable(adj.) faultless, beyond criticism or blame
importune(v.) to trouble with demands; to beg for insistently
interpolate(v.) to insert between other parts or things; to present as an addition or correction
irreparable(adj.) incapable of being repaired or rectified
laconic(adj.) concise, using few words
languish(v.) to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect
mendacious(adj.) given to lying or deception; untrue
nadir(n.) the lowest point
omnipresent(adj.) present in all places at all times
perfunctory(adj.) done in a superficial or halfhearted manner; without interest or enthusiasm
plaintive(adj.) expressive of sorrow or woe; melancholy
requite(v.) to make suitable repayment, as for a kindness, service, or favor; to make retaliation, as for an injury or wrong; to reciprocate
tantamount(adj.) equivalent, having the same meaning, value, or effect

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Creator akconaty
Created March 26, 2009
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Subject Unit 12
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