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Week 4 Day 5 Vocab
Week 4 Day 5 Vocabulary Words
Term | Definition |
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Accord | a feeling of agreement or harmony; a formal agreement |
Affirm | to declare positively |
Bequeath | 1. to pass on to others 2. to leave to another in one’s will |
Citadel | a fortress on a hill; a stronghold |
Confer | 1. To grant or bestow 2. to consult |
Coup | 1. A successful action that brings about a striking change 2. The overthrow of a government, especially by a group that has military or political power |
Dignitary | a person who holds a high rank or position of honor |
Embroil | to involve in an argument or conflict |
Epoch | an extended period of time marked by a series of related events |
Impeccable | free from fault or flaw; perfect |
Institute | 1. to establish, organize, or put into effect; to begin 2. an organization set up to promote education or a particular cause |
Patriarch | The male founder or ruler of a family or tribe |
Rapport | a feeling of harmonious connection between people or groups of people |
Renounce | to give up a right to, abandon; reject |
Rhetoric | 1. The art of using language skillfully 2. exaggerated or insincere language that is without real meaning or worth |
Aperture | An opening or hole |
Cache | 1. A hiding or storage place, especially for food or valuables 2. Anything hidden or stored in such a place |
Combustible | Capable of catching fire or burning |
Delegate | 1. A person appointed to act on behalf of others; a representative 2. To assign or entrust to another |
Inclement | 1. Stormy 2. Harsh; not merciful |
Indelible | Not able to be erased; permanent |
Malady | A sickness or unhealthy condition |
Memoir | An account based on the author’s personal experiences |
Paramount | Most important; chief |
Rectify | To correct or adjust |
Requisite | Required; necessary |
Squeamish | Easily made to feel upset or sick to the stomach |
Tract | 1. An area of land or water 2. A system of organs in the body that performs some function together 3. A pamphlet, often expressing religious or political ideas, that seeks to persuade |
Tribulation | Great trouble or suffering |
Vignette | A short sketch that provides a clear picture |