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Unit 5
English 3 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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acuity | (n.) sharpness (particularly of the mind or senses) |
delineate | (v.) to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail; to represent pictorially |
depraved | (adj.) marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles |
enervate | (v.) to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of; enfeeble, hamstring |
esoteric | (adj.) intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret |
fecund | (adj.) fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive |
fiat | (n.) an arbitrary order or decree; a command or act of will or consciousness |
figment | (n.) a fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion |
garner | (v.) to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away, as for future use |
hallow | (v.) to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere |
idiosyncrasy | (n.) a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify |
ignominy | (n.) shame and disgrace |
mundane | (adj.) earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary |
nuance | (n.) subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality), delicate gradation or shade of difference |
overweening | (adj.) conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate |
penchant | (n.) a strong attraction or inclination |
reputed | (adj.) according to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance and good reputation; (part.) alleged |
sophistry | (n.) reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound; a fallacy |
sumptuous | (adj.) costly, rich, magnificent |
ubiquitous | (adj.) present or existing everywhere |