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Vocab ch.8
vocab unit 1.8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abate | to lesson violence or intensity. ant: intensify, increase |
| Decorum | to accept standards of conduct, proper behavior. ant: inappropriateness |
| Abhor | to detest, to hate strongly. ant: love, adore |
| Dole | to distribute, to give out sparingly. ant: hoard |
| Gamut | the whole range or extent. ant: none |
| Extrovert | someone who is outgoing, one who is energized. ant: none |
| Droll | amusing in an odd or whimsical way. ant: none |
| Duplicity | intentional deceit in speech or conduct. ant: straightforwardness |
| Effigy | a crude dummy or image representing a hated or repellent person. ant: none |
| Austere | stern, severe, and plain ant: luxurious, indulgent |