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eng. mid-term exam
mid term vocab english
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ornate | elaborate |
| anecdote | short account |
| ample | great size |
| aesthetic | philosphy |
| rasping | to file |
| prows | ships hull |
| keels | structure of a ship |
| aloofness | distant |
| afflicted | to afflict suffering |
| hasten | move swiftly |
| forestall | hinder |
| wares | article of commerce |
| elusive | perception |
| tumultuously | noisy and disorderly |
| exalted | raise in rank |
| implore | beseech |
| importunities | request |
| unwittingly | unaware |
| torrent | swift-flowing stream |
| supple | Readily bent |
| officiate | perform the duties |
| abhor | regard with horror |
| arrogant | overbearing self-worth |
| perpetuate | continue indefinitely |
| stupefy | dull the senses |
| desecrate | profane |
| disparage | belittle |
| resplendent | Splendid |
| lamentable | Inspiring |
| prudent | Wise |
| audacity | Fearless |
| flayed | whip |
| extorionate | outragous |
| enmity | mutual hatred |
| derisive | mocking |
| obstinate | stubborn |
| invocation | prayer |
| revered | respect |
| infamy | evil fame |
| bane | annoyence |
| rebuke | criticize |
| portents | omen |
| trepidation | state of alarm |
| bereave | to leave alone |
| pernicious | destructive |
| indignation | anger aroused |
| insolent | arrogant |
| stratagem | clever scheme |
| omniscience | total knowledge |
| appease | to please |
| atonement | amends |
| precipice | overhang |
| beseech | implor |
| homage | respect |
| arduous | challenging |
| abhorred | detest |
| unscathed | unharmed |
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mchapin
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