CBV Test Lesson 6-9
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32 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 egregious | remarkably bad; outrageous |
| elixir | a supposed remedy for all ailments |
| elucidate | to make clear |
| emendation | a correction |
| empirical | based on practical experience rather than theory |
| ennui | boredom; a weariness resulting from a lack of interest |
| epitome | a typical example; a condensed account |
| ergo | therefore |
| erotic | pertaining to sexual love |
| fatuous | foolish, inane |
| fecund | fertile; productive |
| fervent | eager; earnest |
| fetish | an object that receives respect of devotion |
| finesse | diplomacy; tact; artful management |
| fiscal | pertaining to finances |
| fop | an excessively fashion- conscious man |
| fortuitous | lucky; by chance |
| garrulous | talkative |
| gibe | to scoff, to ridicule |
| gloat | to look at or think about with great satisfaction |
| gratuitous | unnecessary or uncalled for |
| gumption | courage and initiative; common sense |
| hallow | to make holy |
| harbinger | an omen or sign |
| hedonism | pursuit of pleasure, especially of the senses |
| hiatus | a pause or gap |
| hoi polloi | common people; the masses |
| fer | bring |
| grad | step |
| myr, mir | peace |
| migr | move |
| integre | whole |
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