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9 - Vocab Week #14
Term | Definition |
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Panacea | (n)cure all |
Inundate | (v)to overwhelm, flood |
Cognizant | (adj.)aware |
Caveat | (n)warning |
Exonerate | (v)to free from blame |
Graphic | (adj.)detailed |
Allay | (v)to lessen, put to rest |
Ramification | (n)consequence |
Viable | (adj.)capable of living, practical |
Paradox | (n)contradictory statement |
Scourge | (n)cause of pain or suffering |
Discretion | (n)judgement |
Euphemism | (n)acceptable phrase for one |
Nemesis | (n)unbeatable rival |
Gamut | (n)range, series |
Microcosm | (n)miniature of society |
Faux pas | (n)social blunder |
Gauche | (adj.)crude |