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Vetter list 2 H

Vetter list 2 Honors English 8

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allusion an indirect reference
chronic lasting and recurring for a long time
denunciation the act of openly disapproving a person or thing
embellish 1. to make beautiful by decorating 2. to improve by adding decorative details
ferment n. a state of agitation and excitement; unrest v. to cause or to undergo a breakdown of chemical substances into simpler substances, especially sugar into alcohol
haggard appearing worn and exhausted due to overwork or worry
ingratiate to win favor with others
lassitude a state of weakness and weariness
malign v. to speak unfavorably about adj. evil or harmful
philistine n. someone who is uninterested in or hostlie to art or culture adj. smug; ignorant
ramshackle poorly constructed or maintained; rickety
sage adj. sensible and wise n. a person of celebrated wisdon or judgement
transcend v. to pass above or beyond the limits of; to be above or beyone the limits of
voluminous having great size or capacity
wistful 1. full of longing or desire 2. sad in thought; pensive
Created by: melissa_vetter
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