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English 300- Vocabulary 1

Terms in this set (15)

Fluvial
Pertaining to a river or produced by a river.
Perinatal
Relating to the time shortly before and after birth.
Abhor
Regard with disgust and hatred.
Peripheral
Relating to or situated at the edge of something;
marginal; of lesser or minor importance.
Investiture
A process or ceremony that formally gives honor or
rank to a person.
Vestige
A trace of something that is disappearing or no longer
exists.
Abdicate
To renounce one's throne or position; to fail to fulfill a
duty or responsibility.
Periscope
An instrument using a tube and mirrors or prisms that
allows an observer—usually in a submarine or behind a
high obstacle—to observe things otherwise not visible.
Mollycoddle
To treat someone very indulgently or protectively.
Mellifluous
Of a sound, flowing sweetly or musically; pleasant to
hear.
Abort
To bring to a premature end, typically due to a problem
or fault.
Fluency
The ability to speak or write a language or express oneself easily and accurately.
Vestment
A garment or robe, especially an official robe indicating position or rank (often in religious services).
Mollify
To lessen the anger or anxiety of someone; to reduce
the severity of something.
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or smoothing the skin;
soothing or calming.
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