to approach and speak to first; to solicit sexually. Although Banquo was the first to accost the three witches on the heath, it was Macbeth to whom the weird ladies first spoke.

the ability to foretell events; a prediction. The violent thunderstorm that scattered the guests at the garden nuptial was an augury of the domestic thunderstorms that plagued their brief marriage.

the stand on which a corpse or coffin is placed to lie in state. Thousands of mourners walked quietly past the bier of the assassinated President Kennedy in the Capitol Rotunda.

a stronghold. Thinking he was safe and protected in the citadel at Inverness, King Duncan quickly fell asleep on the night of his murder.

to remove from the grave; to remove from obscurity. Suspecting that the mysterious death of the doctor’s wife was caused by poison, the coroner ordered her body disinterred for more thorough testing.

the origin and history of a word. As we study the etymology of English vocabulary we discover that vast numbers of our words have Latin origins.

to tear or wear the skin off; to denounce severely, upbraid. Although the newspapers excoriated judge for granting bail to the suspected terrorist, the judge did not respond to the criticism of his actions.

a child deserted by parents whose identity is not known. Now known as “Boys’ Town,” that institution in Nebraska for homeless children originally was a refuge for foundlings and orphans.

144. impalpable (adj.)

not perceptible to the touch. An impalpable attraction drew the two strangers together; later they became best friends for life.

145. lachrymose (adj.)

weeping or tearful, sorrowful. “Their songs were sentimental and lachrymose, full of dying heroes and parted lovers.” (Bernard de Voto)

hospitality; generosity. Mr. Packard’s munificence toward schools in the Silicon Valley has helped many underprivileged youngsters to learn advanced computer skills on the equipment he has donated.

a formal eulogy given as public praise. The death of Mother Teresa prompted the writing of hundreds of panegyrics praising her selfless work in the slums of Calcutta.

deliberate breach of faith. “By the perfidy of her leaders, France has disgraced the tone of lenient council.” (Burke)

a bog or swamp; a difficult situation. His legal quagmire of suits and counter-suits, postponements and appeals, judgments and stays, kept a corps of lawyers busy for years.

150. scurrilous (adj.)

foul-mouthed; coarse and abusive Even a PG movie today will contain scurrilous language that in past days no parent would consent to have their young child hear.

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English 11 vocab

Term	Definition
136. accost (v)	to approach and speak to first; to solicit sexually. Although Banquo was the first to accost the three witches on the heath, it was Macbeth to whom the weird ladies first spoke.
137. augury (n)	the ability to foretell events; a prediction. The violent thunderstorm that scattered the guests at the garden nuptial was an augury of the domestic thunderstorms that plagued their brief marriage.
138. bier (n)	the stand on which a corpse or coffin is placed to lie in state. Thousands of mourners walked quietly past the bier of the assassinated President Kennedy in the Capitol Rotunda.
139. citadel (n)	a stronghold. Thinking he was safe and protected in the citadel at Inverness, King Duncan quickly fell asleep on the night of his murder.
140. disinter (v)	to remove from the grave; to remove from obscurity. Suspecting that the mysterious death of the doctor’s wife was caused by poison, the coroner ordered her body disinterred for more thorough testing.
141. etymology (n)	the origin and history of a word. As we study the etymology of English vocabulary we discover that vast numbers of our words have Latin origins.
142. excoriate (v)	to tear or wear the skin off; to denounce severely, upbraid. Although the newspapers excoriated judge for granting bail to the suspected terrorist, the judge did not respond to the criticism of his actions.
143. foundling (n)	a child deserted by parents whose identity is not known. Now known as “Boys’ Town,” that institution in Nebraska for homeless children originally was a refuge for foundlings and orphans.
144. impalpable (adj.)	not perceptible to the touch. An impalpable attraction drew the two strangers together; later they became best friends for life.
145. lachrymose (adj.)	weeping or tearful, sorrowful. “Their songs were sentimental and lachrymose, full of dying heroes and parted lovers.” (Bernard de Voto)
146. munificence (n)	hospitality; generosity. Mr. Packard’s munificence toward schools in the Silicon Valley has helped many underprivileged youngsters to learn advanced computer skills on the equipment he has donated.
147. panegyric (n)	a formal eulogy given as public praise. The death of Mother Teresa prompted the writing of hundreds of panegyrics praising her selfless work in the slums of Calcutta.
148. perfidy (n )	deliberate breach of faith. “By the perfidy of her leaders, France has disgraced the tone of lenient council.” (Burke)
149. quagmire (n)	a bog or swamp; a difficult situation. His legal quagmire of suits and counter-suits, postponements and appeals, judgments and stays, kept a corps of lawyers busy for years.
150. scurrilous (adj.)	foul-mouthed; coarse and abusive Even a PG movie today will contain scurrilous language that in past days no parent would consent to have their young child hear.

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