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Lang Arts Vocab #7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| atrophy | the wasting away of the body, it's organs or tissue |
| aversion (Liking) | a strong dislike for; pepugnance |
| equivocate (Unambiguous) | to speak ambiguously in order to mislead or deceive |
| esoteric (Clear, Open) | intended for or understood by only a small group of people |
| eulogy (Vilification) | a speech or written tribute praising a person or thing, especially someone who had recently died |
| obtusive (Unobtrusive) | intruding and offensive |
| officious | to be excessivly forward in offering one's services that one becomes annoying |
| onomatopoeia | the use or sound of a word that imitates ot resembles what it stands for or describes |
| overt (Hidden Uovert) | not concealed, not hidden; open |
| scrupulous (Careless, Negligent, Sloppy) | conscientious; attentive to details |