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Vocab #6
Term | Definition |
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Genre | A certain form or style in painting or literature |
Candid | Frank, open, honest |
Unsavory | Disagreeable, offensive, morally bad |
Degrade | Make contemptible, lower |
Venial | Pardonable, forgivable |
Acme | Peak, pinnacle, zenith |
Copious | Ample, abundant, plentiful |
Vehemently | Violently, eagerly, passionately |
Depict | Describe clearly, picture, portay |
Naive | Unworldly, unsophisate |
Covet | Want, envy, wish |
Ingratiate | Win Confidence, charm |
Penury | Poverty |
Ignominious | Humiliating, disgraceful |
Perfidious | Treacherous, false |
Epitome | Person or thing that embodies or represents |
Dexterity | Mental or physical skill |
Grotesque | Strange, bizarre, fantastic |
Compassion | Sympathetic feeling, kindness |
Repugnant | Distasteful, replusive |
Equanimity | Calmness, self-control |
Effrontery | Boldness |
Nonentity | One of no importance |
Flabbergasted | Astounded, shocked |
Debacle | Ruin, collapse |
Parable | A moralistic story |
Whimsical | Humorous, merry |
Lampoon | Ridicule |
Countenance | Tolerate, approve of |
Sanctimonious | Hypocritically religious |