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UNIT 2- Srs. -Mrs. N
LIST 27 from Word Within the Word
Term | Definition |
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chronic | lasting, continual |
hyperbole | overstatement, exaggeration |
sonorous | full-sounding |
germane | related, relevant |
convivial | jovial, festive |
cognomen | nickname |
anarchist | one against government |
animadversion | criticism |
pusillanimous | small-minded |
subterfuge | evasive dodge |
saturnine | gloomy, remote |
luminary | enlightening person; expert |
exorbitant | unreasonable |
expatriate | to banish; exile |
filigree | lacy design |
eulogy | words of praise |
sedentary | sitting; inactive |
euphoria | joy |
bonhomie | good-naturedness |
bona fide | good faith |
bon vivant | one who indulges in luxury |
mutable | changeable |
impute | to attribute the fault or responsibility of |
status quo | the present state |
paradigm | model; example |