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WW L11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Augment | v. to increase in size, amounts, or degree. |
| Benign | adj. 1.kind, gentle, gracious. 2.favorable, not threatening. |
| Connoisseur | n. a person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts |
| Discern | v. 1. to detect with eyes. 2.to understand or comprehend. 3. to recognize as different |
| Embellish | v. 1.to make beautiful by adding decorative elements. 2.to add fictitious details to. |
| Execute | v. 1.to carry out; to perform. 2.to create, as a work of art. 3.to put to death as a a legal penalty. |
| Exemplify | v. to illustrate by being an example of. |
| Grotesque | adj. so distorted or strange as to appear bizarre or comical/ |
| Hallowed | adj. holy |
| Impersonate | v. 1.to assume the character or appearance of. 2.to mimic |
| Malevolent | adj.showing ill will or hatred; evil or harm. |
| Malevolence | n. a feeling of expression of ill will. |
| Ornate | adj. heavily and elaborately decorated. |
| Pastoral | adj. having to do with shepherds and herders. relating to county life. |
| Precaious | adj. not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain. |
| Renown | n. fame;honor. |
| Renowned | adj. Famous; honored. |