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Lesson 10 definition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Supercilious | Disdainful; haughty and aloof. |
| Inexorable | relentless; unyielding. |
| Oracle | a shrine where the ancient Greeks consulted one of their gods for advice or prophecy. |
| Oration | an address or formal speech given on a special occasion. |
| Orifice | A mouth or vent; an opening. |
| Osculate | To kiss (usually used playfully) |
| Indentation | A cut or notch |
| Indenture | a written contract between two parties. |
| Trident | A long three-pronged fork or weapon. |
| Orthodontist | A specialist who corrects irregularly positioned teeth. |
| Gorge | a deep, narrow passage with rocky sides, enclosed between mountains. |
| Disgorge | To expel from the throat or stomach; to vomit. |
| Gargantuan | Of immense size; gigantic. |
| Gargoyle | A grotesque carved human or animal figure, especially one used as rainspout carrying water clear of a wall. |
| Regurgitate | To cause to pour back or cast up partially digested food; to vomit. |