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6-10 vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Hyperbole | Exaggeration |
Euphemism | A polite term used in place of an offensive one . |
Repugnant | Objectionable or offensive |
Vociferous | Crying out noisily |
Aspiration | Strong desire , longing , or aim . |
Cognizant | aware of something |
Concise | brief , to the point with no extra words or information . |
Corpulent | Fat |
Commiserate | to sympathize with someone or something . |
Demagogue | a corrupt leader who tells people what they want to hear |
Deflect | to turn away from a true or correct course. |
Emissary | a messenger |
Egocentric | self ; centered |
Gastronome | a chef or gourmet cook |
Hedonism | seeking out pleasure as the sole aim of life |
Compunction | feeling of remorse |
Convivial | jovial or festive |
Discursive | rambling |
Dolorous | full of grief |
Exculpate | to free from blame |
Carnage | slaughter , butchery , massacre |
Chronicle | to write or record an account of events as they happen |
Dynamic | energetic , enthused , actively effective |
Elucidate | to explain |
Expedite | to speed up a process ; to hasten |