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bkhs 12/G unit 5
sadlier-oxford vocab workshop level g unit 5
Question | Answer |
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acuity | sharpness or the mind or senses |
delineate | to portray, sketch or describe in detail |
depraved | marked by evil and corruption |
enervate | to weaken |
esoteric | intended for or understood by a select few only; secret |
fecund | fruitful in offspring; intellectually productive |
fiat | an arbitrary order or decree |
figment | a fabrication of the mind |
garner | to acquire as the result of effort, to gather |
hallow | to set apart as holy or sacred |
idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify |
ignominy | shame and disgrace |
mundane | earthly, concerning what is ordinary |
nuance | a subtle or slight variation |
overweening | conceited, excessive |
penchant | a strang attraction or inclination |
reputed | according to reputation or general belief |
sophistry | reasing that seems plausible, but is unsound; a fallacy |
sumptuous | costly, rich, magnificent |
ubiquitous | present or existing everywhere |