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Qtr 2 CTE vocab
CTE advanced vocabulary for Quarter 2
Term | Definition |
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insolent | (adj.) disrespectful in speech or conduct; haughty |
insipid | (adj.) without flavor; dull; unexciting |
irrevocable | (adj.) cannot be taken back; unalterable |
lament | (n.) a passionate expression of grief |
legion | (n.) a very large number; a multitude |
levity | (n.) light-hearted humor |
limpid | (adj.) transparent; perfectly clear |
machinations | (n.) scheming or crafty actions intended for evil ends |
mercurial | (adj.) marked by rapid and unpredictable changes in mood |
munificent | (adj.) very generous |
nuance | (n.) a subtle distinction or shade of difference |
ominous | (adj.) threatening evil or disaster; inauspicious |
ostentatious | (adj.) fond of conspicuous display; pompous; pretentious |
paragon | (n.) a model of excellence |
paramount | (adj.) of supreme importance |