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Eng Vocab 2
Term | Definition |
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Aegis | Greek "shield of Zeus," protection |
Apprise | French "learn, teach," inform |
Bibulous | Latin "freely/willingly drinking," absorbent, inclined to drink |
Claque | French "to clap," fan club, people hired to applaud |
Deracinate | French "root," root out, expel |
Exegesis | Greek "to interpret, to guide," critical analysis |
Indigenous | Latin "native," native to a region |
Lachrymose | Latin "tears," overly sentimental, given to crying |
Lexicon | Greek "word," vocab for a specific thing |
Melee | French "medley," brawl, riot |
Microcosm | Greek & Latin "little world," small part of a big whole |
Minuscule | Latin "somewhat smaller," tiny |
Obfuscate | Latin "dark," confuse, intentionally bewilder |
Paternalism | Latin "father," way of governing like how a dad treats his kids |
Polarize | Latin "polar," alienate, push to opposing sides |
Purview | French "foreseen," scope of authority, range |
Sanguine | Latin "blood," positive outlook, rosy-cheeked |
Solecism | Greek "speaking incorrectly," grammar/etiquette mistake |
Vassal | Latin "retainer," servant, minion |
Verisimilitude | Latin "true," realistic, believability |