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English KOFM Vocab 1
Term | Definition |
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Asunder | Into parts or pieces |
Abscond | Leave Hurriedly |
Accultration | The adoption of behavior patterns of one's surroundings |
Belie | In contradiction to |
Blight | Worn out condition |
Carouse | Engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking |
Consortium | A cooperative assosiation among institutions or companies |
Culmination | A concluding action |
Draconian | Imposing a harsh code or law |
Efface | Remove by or as if rubbing or erasing |
Fleeting | Lasting for a remarkably brief time |
Garrulous | Trivial conversation |
Gilded | Rich and superior in quality |
Ostensibly | From apperances alone |
Onstentatious | Intended to attract noise and impress others |
Pilfer | To leave one's belongings with others |
Smattering | A small number or amount |
Sordid | Unethical or dishonest |
Succor | To help in a difficult situation |
Tenuous | Lacking substance or significance |
Vehement | Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions |
Vestige | Indication that something has been present |
incumbent | necessary as a duty or responsibility; morally binding |
zenith | the highest point of something |
quantum | a discrete amount of something |
stymie | hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of |
intersperse | place between or among |
ubiquitous | being present everywhere at once |
macabre | shockingly repellent; inspiring horror |
unconscionable | greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation |
Stymie | to place between |