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English II
Vocabulary 8 & 9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abate | to lesson in intensity |
| Decorum | proper behavior |
| Abhor | to hate strongly |
| Dole | to distribute |
| Gamut | the whole range |
| Extrovert | one who is outgoing |
| Droll | amusing in an odd name |
| Duplicity | intentional deceit |
| Effigy | a crude image representing a hated person |
| Austere | stern |
| Emulate | to initiate |
| Sere | withered |
| Enhance | to increase the value |
| Contrite | feeling regret |
| Magnanimous | generous in giving |
| Enunciate | to state cleary |
| Collaborate | to work with togther |
| Impound | to confine |
| Impeccable | faultless |
| Evoke | to summon forth |
| Inane | silly |
| Unctuous | insincerley polite |
| Expatriate | someone who chooses to live outsde of their native country |
| Frowzy | unkempt |
| Heinous | hatefuly evil |