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vocab list 8
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| adversary | antagonist, attacker, foe, enemy |
| adjunct | accessory, associate, partner, complement |
| decanter | bottle, ornamental vessel, jug, pitcher for serving wine |
| edify | construct, build, establish, educate or enlighten |
| execrate | to detest, abhor, abominate, denounce |
| expatriate | to banish from native country, exile, expel, deport |
| imperious | overbearing,dictatorial, authoritative, tyrannical |
| paroxysm | sudden violent outburst, fit of violent action or emotion, eruption, convulsion |
| patronize | look down on, treat as inferior, talk down to, be condescending |
| prodigious | extraordinary in size, amount, force,degree |
| profess | confess, declare openly, admit, claim |
| smite | strike, hit hard, injure, bash |
| demeanor | conduct, behavior, facial appearance, attitude |
| ulterior | beyond what is seen or avowed, covert, concealed, hidden |
| valedictory | bidding goodbye, saying farewell, parting, final |
| brazen | shameless or impudent, bold, defiant, insolent |