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12 ENG Vocab 5
Small, 12 English Vocab 5 study material
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acuity | sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing |
| delineate | describe or portray (something) precisely: outline |
| depraved | morally corrupt; wicked |
| enervate | cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken. |
| esoteric | intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest; abstract |
| fecund | producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile: |
| fiat | a formal authorization or proposition; a decree |
| figment | a thing that someone believes to be real but that exists only in their imagination |
| garner | gather or collect (something, esp. information or approval) |
| hallow | honor as holy |
| idiosyncrasy | a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual |
| ignominy | public shame or disgrace |
| mundane | lacking interest or excitement; dull |
| nuance | a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound |
| overweening | showing excessive confidence or pride |
| penchant | a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something |
| reputed | the opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being generally regarded in a particular way |
| sophistry | the use of fallacious arguments, esp. with the intention of deceiving |
| sumptuous | splendid and expensive-looking |
| ubiquitous | present, appearing, or found everywhere |
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