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Eng 3 vocab
alas, babylon
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| excise | to eliminate |
| irascible | cranky |
| diaphanous | transparent |
| idyllic | peacefull |
| capitulation | surrender |
| miasma | vapor |
| retaliate | avenge |
| deter | prevent |
| bacilli | saturnine |
| placebo | fake pill |
| inexorable | incapable |
| endear | loved |
| tier | layer |
| assimilate | absorb |
| echelon | rank |
| precocious | advanced |
| crescendo | increasing volume |
| roseate | reddish |
| redundant | repetitious |
| dour | sullen |
| reprisal | counterattack |
| moratorium | suspension |
| purblind | slow to understand |