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6-10 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hyperbole | Exaggeration |
| Euphemism | A polite term used in place of an offensive one . |
| Repugnant | Objectionable or offensive |
| Vociferous | Crying out noisily |
| Aspiration | Strong desire , longing , or aim . |
| Cognizant | aware of something |
| Concise | brief , to the point with no extra words or information . |
| Corpulent | Fat |
| Commiserate | to sympathize with someone or something . |
| Demagogue | a corrupt leader who tells people what they want to hear |
| Deflect | to turn away from a true or correct course. |
| Emissary | a messenger |
| Egocentric | self ; centered |
| Gastronome | a chef or gourmet cook |
| Hedonism | seeking out pleasure as the sole aim of life |
| Compunction | feeling of remorse |
| Convivial | jovial or festive |
| Discursive | rambling |
| Dolorous | full of grief |
| Exculpate | to free from blame |
| Carnage | slaughter , butchery , massacre |
| Chronicle | to write or record an account of events as they happen |
| Dynamic | energetic , enthused , actively effective |
| Elucidate | to explain |
| Expedite | to speed up a process ; to hasten |