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Eng 11 vocab 14
"Advancing" Vocab Ch 14
Term | Definition |
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austere | without decoration or luxury;severely simple |
esoteric | intended for or understood by only a certain group; beyond the understanding of most people |
facsimile | An exact copy or reproduction |
grotesque | distorted or strikingly inconsistent in shape; appearance or manner |
mesmerize | to hypnotize or fascinate; hold spellbound |
metamorphosis | a great or complete change; transformation |
notorious | known widely but unfavorably ; having a bad reputation |
perfunctory | done only as a routine, with little care or interest; performed with no interest or enthusiasm |
provocative | tending to arouse interest or curiosity |
travesty | a crude, exaggerated or ridiculous representation; mockery |