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Doss Vocab on 10/17
Term | Definition |
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Abashed | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of |
Condiment | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
Ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction |
Pungent | sharply painful |
Castigate | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
Sagacious | keen in sense perception |
Corpulent | having a large bulky body |
Maladroit | lacking skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
Sibling | one or two or more individuals having one common parent |
Emacisated | to cause to lose flesh so as to become very thin |
Cadaver | a dead body; specifically: one intended for dissection |
Dastardly | despicably mean or cowardly |
Inebriated | exhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol |
Prevaricate | to deviate from the truth |
Lagniappe | a small gift given a costumer by a merchant at the time of a purchase |
Florid | covered in flowers; excessively flowery in style |
Zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer |
Facilitate | to make easier |
Apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight; a ghostly figure |
Clandestine | held in or conducted with secrecy |
Ideology | a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture |
Paradox | a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true |
Theocracy | Government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by church officials who are regarded as the divinely guided |
Villainy | wretched, evil conduct |
Dissembling | concealing the facts; hiding under a false pretense |
Propriety | socially acceptable behavior and speech |
Heathen | an uncivilized or irreligious person; pagan |
Trafficked | traded; had dealings or associations |
Conjured | summoned a devil or spirit by invocation or incantation |
Faction | group; secret faction; clique |
Abomination | source of utter disgust or intense dislike; hateful, disgusting actions |
Marvel | something that causes wonder or astonishment |
Dwindling | steadily lessening |
Demonic | possessed or influenced by a demon; satanic; fiendish |
Vindictive | disposed to seek revenge |
Defamation | slander; the act of uttering false charges or misrepresentation maliciously calculated to damage another’s reputation |
Calumny | the act of uttering false charges or misrepresentations maliciously calculated to damage another’s reputation |
Inert | motionless; inactive |
Pilgrimage | journey to a shrine or sacred place |
Pretense | false show |
Pallor | paleness |
Poppet | small doll |
Ameliorate | to make better or more tolerable |
Indignant | showing anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
Crone | a withered old woman |
Sarcastic | in a scornful, mocking, or derisive manner |
Wily | crafty, cunning |
Flailing | searching in frustration |
Daft | mad; insane |
Quail | to recoil in dread or terror |