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Lesson 13vocab
lesson 13
Term | Definition |
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holocaust | a great or complete destruction of life |
embroil | to draw into a conflict or fight |
anachronism | something existing outside of its proper line |
denigrate | to attack the reputation of; to speak ill of |
humane | kind; compassionate |
effusive | emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative |
defunct | no longer in existence |
lackey | a slavish follower |
envisage | to form a mental picture |
lament | to mourn |
gape | to stare with an open mouth |
impertinent | rude and disrespectful |
haughty | arrogant; proud |
nemesis | someone or something a person cannot conquer or achieve; a hated enemy |
lethal | deadly; fatal |