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Vocab Level F Unit 9
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abate
(v.) to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit
adulation
(n.) praise or flattery that is excessive
anathema
(n.) an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation (often used adjectivally without the article)
astute
(adj.) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
avarice
(n.) a greedy desire, particularly for wealth
culpable
(adj.) deserving blame, worthy of condemnation
dilatory
(adj.) tending to delay or procrastinate, not prompt; intended to delay or postpone
egregious
(adj.) conspicuous, standing out from the mass (used particularly in an unfavorable sense)
equivocate
(v.) to speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliberately vague or ambiguous
evanescent
(adj.) vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy
irresolute
(adj.) unable to make up one's mind, hesitating
nebulous
(adj.) cloud-like, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct
novice
(n.) one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience (also used adjectivally)
penury
(n.) extreme poverty; barrenness, insufficiency
pretentious
(adj.) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious
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