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Vocabulary unit 2 F
school assignment
Term | Definition |
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Surmise(v,n) | To think of or believe without supporting evidence; to guess. |
Bombastic(adj) | Pompous or overblown in language; use of high- sounding words to conceal a lack of ideas. |
Millennium(adj) | Period of one thousand years. |
Stringent | Strict; severe; rigorously compelling; bitter in taste. |
Inveighs | To make a violent attack with words or express strong disapproval. |
Lassitude(n.) | Weariness of body or mind, lack of energy. |
Drivel(n.) | Saliva or mucus flowing from mouth or nose; Foolish talk of thinking; nonsense. |
Aplomb(v.) | Poise, assurance, great self-confidence. |
Ameliorate(v.) | to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming. |
Exhort(v.) | To urge strongly, advise earnestly. |
Intrinsic(adj.) | belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in bodily organ or part. |
Epitome(n.) | A summary or condensed account; an instance that represents a large reality; a good model or example. |
callow(adj.) | without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise. |
Ex officio(adj,adv) | By virtue of holding a certain office. |
Interloper(n) | One who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder. |
Permeated(v.) | To spread through, penetrate, soak through. |
Occult(adj,n.) | secret, hidden from view; mysterious, magical, uncanny. |
Ingratiate(v.) | to make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others. |
Infringe(v.) | to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds. |
Precipitate(v,adj,n.) | (v.) to fall as moister; to bring about suddenly; to hurl down from great height; (adj.) characterized by excessive haste or speed; (n.) moisture; product or a reaction or process. |