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English Vocab
Term | Definition |
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civil | polite without being friendly |
unrequited | not returned |
profane | to treat with great disrespect |
pernicious | very harmful |
augment | to enlarge |
shun | to avoid purposely |
covert | not openly done |
transgression | the act of passing beyond a limit |
posterity | the line of individuals descended from one ancestor |
jest | to joke |
impetuous | impulsive, rash |
judicious | having judgement |
garish | too bright |
chide | to express dissaproval |
kindred | alike in nature |
idolatry | very great devotion to something |
invocation | to ask for help |
repose | resting after effort |
dissembler | one who hides true feelings |
jocund | merry |
puling | whiny |
agile | to move quickly |
discord | lack of agreement |
felon | a criminal |
beguile | to deceive |
intercession | making a reconciliation |