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Final Exam Vocab
English
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Civil | Of or consisting of citizens, civilian |
| Unrequited | Not returned or reciprocated, unanswered, one- sided |
| Profane | Not devoted to holy or religious practices, unconsecrated |
| Pernicious | Causing insidious harm or ruin, hurtful |
| Augment | To make larger, increase |
| Shun | To keep away from, avoid |
| Covert | Concealed, secret, disguised |
| Oxymoron | A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjuction |
| Transgression | Violation of a law, command, etc., misbehavior |
| Posterity | Future generations, successors |
| Jest | A joke or witty remark |
| Impetuous | Moving with great force, acting impulsively, violent |
| Judicious | Having or showing good judgement |
| Garish | Crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or elaborate |
| Chide | To express disapproval of ; scold |
| Kindred | Associated by origins, qualities, relatives |
| Idolatry | The religious worship of idols, obsession |
| Invocation | Any petition for help or aid (especially from a spirit) |
| Repose | Peaceful, tranquil, calm |
| Dissembler | False or misleading appearance to |
| Jocund | Cheerful, merry, glad |
| Puling | Whining, whimpering |
| Agile | Quick and well- coordinated in movement |
| Discord | Lack of harmony between persons or things |
| Felon | A wicked person, criminal |
| Beguile | To influence by trickery |
| Intercession | The act of going between, mediating, or helping on someone's behalf |