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E3 Vocab Unit 2
Term | Definition |
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allusion | an indirect reference;hint |
chronic | lasting and recurring for a long time |
denunciation | the act of openly disapproving a person or thing |
embelish | to make beautiful by decorating; to improve by adding decorative detail. |
ferment | 1)a state of agitation and excitement;unrest 2)to cause or undergo a breakdown of chemical substances into simpler substances, especially sugar into alcohol |
haggard | appearing worn and exhausted due to overwork or worry |
ingratiate | to win favor with others |
lassitude | a state of weakness and weariness |
malign | 1)to speak unfavorably about 2)evil or harmful |
philistine | 1)someone who is uninterested in or hostile to art or culture 2)smug;ignorant |
ramshackle | poorly constructed or maintained ; rickety |
sage | 1)sensible and wise 2)a person of celebrated wisdom or judgement |
transcend | to pass above or beyond the limits of;to be above or beyond the limits of |
voluminous | having great size or capacity |
wistful | 1)full of longing or desire 2)sad in thought;pensive |