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APLAC 3

TermDefinition
infirmity physical or mental weakness.
demireps a woman whose chastity is considered doubtful.
gratuitous given or done free of charge. uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted.
spurious not being what it purports to be; false or fake. (of a line of reasoning) apparently but not actually valid.
salutary (especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial
palliation to relieve or lessen without curing; mitigate; alleviate. 2. to try to mitigate or conceal the gravity of (an offense) by excuses, apologies
zeal great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
casuistry the use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; sophistry. the resolving of moral problems by the application of theoretical rules to particular instances.
elucidate make (something) clear; explain.
wry using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor. (of a person's face or features) twisted into an expression of disgust, disappointment, or annoyance.
effusive expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
retrenchment the act of retrenching; a cutting down or off, as by the reduction of expenses. 2. Fortification. an interior work that cuts off a part of a fortification from the rest, and to which a garrison may retreat
intemperance lack of moderation or restraint.
rapt completely fascinated by what one is seeing or hearing. having been carried away bodily or transported to heaven.
cumulative sent. structure ndependent clause or main clause, which is simple and straight, provides main idea and then adds subordinate elements or modifiers
provocative causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately arousing sexual desire or interest, especially deliberately.
cumbrous burdensome, troublesome
choleric bad-tempered or irritable
benevolent well meaning and kindly.
facetious treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
bulbous fat, round, or bulging.
habitual done or doing constantly or as a habit.
montony lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
poignant evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. sharp or pungent in taste or smell.
contontious causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. involving heated argument. (of a person) given to arguing or provoking argument.
jocular fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.
Created by: kevingransee
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