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E10 Lesson 7
Wordly Wise Book 10 Lesson 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| castigate | to punish by criticizing sharply; to berate |
| colloquial | characterized by informal language |
| epitaph | the words carved on a tombstone in memory of the deceased |
| exodus | a mass departure |
| inter | to put in a grave; to bury |
| lacerate | to tear or cut roughly |
| largesse | the act of giving generously; gifts |
| obituary | a notice of someone's death, such as in a newspaper, usually with a brief summary of that person's life |
| omnivorous | eating all kinds of food, including both animal and vegetable food OR taking in everything available |
| permeate | to spread throughout; to pass through |
| rendition | an interpretation or translation; a performance |
| resurgence | a rising again to life, use acceptance or prominence; a revival |
| stereotype | a generalization that is used to characterize a person without acknowledging individual differences OR to make judgments that ignore individual differences |
| stipend | a regular and fixed amount of pay for work done or to help cover living or work expenses |
| subservient | serving or acting in a subordinate manner; servile |
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