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Lesson 7 From Fifth Book

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Atavistic (Adj) reverting to or suggesting the characteristics of a remote ancestor or primitive type
Autopsy (Noun) inspection and dissection of a body after death, as for determination of the cause of death; postmortem examination
Bellicose (Adj) inclined or eager to fight; aggressively hostile; belligerent; pugnacious
Castigate (Verb) to criticize or reprimand severely
Cognomen (Noun) a surname, especially a nickname
Comatose (Adj) lacking alertness or energy; torpid
Derogatory (Adj) tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory
Effete (Adj) lacking in wholesome vigor; degenerate; decadent
Gratuity (Noun) a gift of money, over and above payment due for service, as to a waiter or bellhop
Holocaust (Noun) a great or complete devastation or destruction, especially by fire
Jocose (Adj) given to or characterized by joking; jesting; humorous; playful
Lachrymose (Adj) suggestive of or tending to cause tears; mournful
Lissome (Adj) agile, nimble, or active
Loquacious (Adj) talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous
Minatory (Adj) menacing; threatening
Perquisite (Noun) an incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages
Platitude (Noun) the quality or state of being flat, dull, or trite
Recrudescence (Noun) breaking out afresh or into renewed activity; revival or reappearance in active existence
Salubrious (Adj) favorable to or promoting health; healthful
Stultify (Verb) to make, or cause to appear, foolish or ridiculous
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