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vocab 6-10
lists 6-10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adulation | strong admiration; worship (n) |
| bristle | to show irritation (v) |
| deference | respect (n) |
| esoteric | obscure and difficult to understand (adj) |
| espouse | promote;take up; support (v) |
| histrionic | theatrical; exaggerated (adj) |
| hoary | old; ancient (adj) |
| laud | praise (n) |
| obstreperous | noisy and boisterous (adj) |
| portend | foretell (v) |
| deprecate | criticize; denounce; express disapproval (v) |
| deride | ridicule; make fun of; mock; to laugh at (v) |
| exegesis | interpretation (n) |
| immutable | permanent (adj) |
| impecunious | having very little or no money (adj) |
| loquacious | talkative; wordy (adj) |
| precept | general rule (n) |
| sage | good judgement (adj) |
| sallow | yellowish in color (adj) |
| salubrious | health-giving (adj) |
| affable | friendly; social; easygoing (adj) |
| alacrity | eagerness; quickness (n) |
| defunct | no longer in existence (adj) |
| obviate | avoid; make unnecessary (v) |
| odious | hateful (adj) |
| officious | intrusive (adj) |
| posterity | future generations (n) |
| posthumous | happening after death (adj) |
| rife | common; abundant (adj) |
| torpor | sluggishness; inactivity (n) |
| allay | to lesson; to calm;to reduce in intensity (v) |
| burgeon | grow; flourish; put forth new shoots (v) |
| burnish | polish (v) |
| deleterious | harmful in an unexpected way (adj) |
| delineation | explanation; definition; outlining (n) |
| euphemism | a polite phrase to cover something unpleasant (n) |
| potable | suitable for drinking (adj) |
| potent | powerful; compelling; strong (adj) |
| ruminiate | think something over; ponder (v) |
| tractable | obedient; dutiful; polite; easily led (adj) |
| altruism | putting others first; being self-sacrificing; unselfish (n) |
| cacophony | loud noises; harsh sounds (n) |
| cajole | coax; to persuade (v) |
| callow | immature (adj) |
| demur | hesitate; refuse (v) |
| exacerbate | make worse (v) |
| exculpate | free someone from blame; pardon; acquit (v) |
| ignominious | shameful; disgraceful (adj) |
| lithe | flexible; supple (adj) |
| onerous | burdensome; hard to undertake; imposing (adj) |
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