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Vocabulary Lesson 13
vocabulary power plus for the ACT
Term | Definition |
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Holocaust | a great or complete destruction of life |
Embroil | to draw into a conflict or fight |
Anachronism | something or someone existing outside of its proper time |
Denigrate | to attack the reputation of; to speak ill of |
Humane | kind; compassionate |
Effusive | emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative |
Defunct | no longer in existence |
Lackey | a slavish follower |
Envisage | to form a mental picture |
Lament | to mourn |
Gape | to stare with an open mouth |
Impertinent | rude and disrespectful |
Haughty | arrogant; proud |
Nemesis | someone or something a person cannot conquer or achieve; a hated enemy |
Lethal | deadly; fatal |