bkhs 11/F unit 12 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
absolve | to clear from blame, responsiblity or guilt |
caricature | a representation (drawing) in which the subjects characteristics are exaggerated |
clangor | a loud ringing sound |
contiguous | side by side, touching |
cupidity | an eager desire for something; greed |
deleterious | harmful, injurious |
enhance | to raise to a higher degree; to increase the value of |
enthrall | to captivate, charm |
extenuate | to lessen the seriousness of an offense by making excuses |
implicit | implied or understood, though unexpressed |
incisive | sharp, keen, penetrating |
ostentatious | marked by conspicuous or pretentious display; showy |
paragon | a model of excellence |
paraphrase | to restate in other words |
politic | prudent, shrewdly conceived or developed |
prosaic | dull, lacking originality, not poetic |
redundant | extra, excess, more than is needed, repetitive |
sanctimonious | making a show of virtue; self-righteous |
scintillating | sparkling, twinkling |
winsome | charming, attractive |
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