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Vocab Words 6-10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hyperbole | exaggeration |
| Euphemism | a polite term used in the place of an offensive one |
| Repugnant | objectionable or offensive |
| Vociferous | crying out noisily |
| Aspiration | strong desire, longing, or aim; an ambiton |
| Cognizant | aware of something |
| Concise | brief, to the point with no extra words or information |
| Corpulent | fat |
| Cimmiserate | to symphathize with someone or something |
| Demagogue | a corrupt leader who tells people what they want to hear; often plays upon people;s prejudices. |
| Deflect | to turn away from a true or correct course |
| Emissary | a messenger |
| Egocenric | self-centered |
| Gastronome | a chef or gourmet cook |
| Hedonism | seeking out pleasure as the sole aim of life ( usually considered negative ) |
| Compunction | feeling of remorse |
| Convival | joyal or festive |
| Discursive | rambling |
| Dolorous | full of grief |
| Exculpate | to free from blame |
| Carnage | slaughter, butchery, massacre |
| Chroicle | to write or record an account of events as they happen |
| Dynamic | energetic, enthused, acively effective |
| Elucidate | to explain |
| Expedite | to speed up a process: to hasten |