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Word List 15
Term | Definition |
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complement | N. 1. Something that completes or makes perfect. 2. The number or amount that makes up a whole. V. To bring to completion or perfection. |
component | n. Any of the important parts of a whole. adj. Contributing to forma whole. |
conjure | V. 1/ To call forth by magic, or as if by magic. 2. (with up) To bring to mind; to recall of evoke. |
emphasize | v. To give special attention to; to stress. |
emphasis | n. Special attention directed at something to give it importance. |
homage | n. Honor or respect shown publicly. |
impromptu | adj. Unplanned adv. Without preparation. |
lush | adj. Marked by richness of growth, especially vegetation. |
medley | n. 1. A mixture of often unrelated things. 2. A selection or music from various sources, played as one piece. |
oblige | V. 1. To require someone to do something for legal, social, or moral reasons. 2. To earn the gratitude of. 3. To do a favor for. |
pretentious | adj. Drawing undeserved or inappropriate attention to oneself; showy. |
prowess | n. Great skill or ability. |
rustic | adj. 1. Of or relating to country life or people. 2. Lacking elegance or polish. n. A country person, especially one though of as simple or crude. |
subtle | adj. 1. So slight as to be not easily seen or understood. 2. Able to understand fine shades of meaning. |
subtlety | n. Something so slight that only a clever or well-educated person can see it; the quality of being subtle. |
vocation | n. A person's employment; occupation. |
vocational | adj. Having to do with a person's career. |
warble | v. To sing in a melodious manner. |