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english vocab
3rd quiz
Term | Definition |
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Mimic | imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule. |
contradict | deny the truth of (a statement), esp. by asserting the opposite. |
Apparent | clearly visible or understood; obvious. |
Versatile | able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. |
Prosaic | having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty. |
Paranormic | (of a view or picture) with a wide view surrounding the observer; sweeping. |
Heretical | believing in or practicing religious heresy. |
Constrain | severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of. |
Deleterious | causing harm or damage. |
Salutary | (esp. with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial. |
Regenerative | tending to or characterized by regeneration. |
Lackadasical | lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy. |
Censure | express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement. |
Excoriate | censure or criticize severely. |
Tacit | understood or implied without being stated. |
Laud | praise (a person or their achievements) highly, esp. in a public context. |
Unheeded | heard or noticed but disregarded. |
Cite | quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, esp. in a scholarly work. |
Assuage | make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense. |
Intrigue | arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate. |
Commensurate | corresponding in size or degree; in proportion. |
Dubious | hesitating or doubting. |