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Eng Voc
English IV Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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sectarian | narrowly confined to a particular group |
peregrination | travel by walking |
accoutrement | an accessory item of dress or equibment |
contrive | to plan cleverly; to devise |
hubris | overbearing pride; arrogance |
platitude | an obvious remark; a cliche |
venerate | to respect or revere |
scullion | a servant for menial tasks |
quotidian | everyday; commonplace |
prognosticate | to predict |
antediluvian | extremely old; antiquated |
stringent | restriction; imposing demanding standards |
haughty | condescendingly proud; arrogant |
sanctimonious | showing false piety or righteousness |
imbroglio | a difficult and embarrassing situation |