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Vocab Words 6-10
Term | Definition |
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Hyperbole | exaggeration |
Euphemism | a polite term used in the place of an offensive one |
Repugnant | objectionable or offensive |
Vociferous | crying out noisily |
Aspiration | strong desire, longing, or aim; an ambiton |
Cognizant | aware of something |
Concise | brief, to the point with no extra words or information |
Corpulent | fat |
Cimmiserate | to symphathize with someone or something |
Demagogue | a corrupt leader who tells people what they want to hear; often plays upon people;s prejudices. |
Deflect | to turn away from a true or correct course |
Emissary | a messenger |
Egocenric | self-centered |
Gastronome | a chef or gourmet cook |
Hedonism | seeking out pleasure as the sole aim of life ( usually considered negative ) |
Compunction | feeling of remorse |
Convival | joyal or festive |
Discursive | rambling |
Dolorous | full of grief |
Exculpate | to free from blame |
Carnage | slaughter, butchery, massacre |
Chroicle | to write or record an account of events as they happen |
Dynamic | energetic, enthused, acively effective |
Elucidate | to explain |
Expedite | to speed up a process: to hasten |