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English Vocab 1
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| iniquity | immoral behavior, sin or wicked act |
| caprice | sudden change in mood or behavior |
| visage | a person's face or facial features |
| extant | surviving, still in existence |
| imbued | inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality |
| bedizen | to decorate tastelessly |
| propound | put forward an idea for consideration |
| askance | with a look of suspicion or disapproval |
| acquiesce | to accept something reluctantly but without protest |
| asperity | harshness of tone or manner |
| veneration | great respect, reverance |
| inimical | unfriendly or hostile |
| expatiate | speak or write in great length and detail |
| emolulent | profit from employment or office |
| hitherto | up until the point of time under discussion |
| inaspicious | unpromising |
| betokened | to typify beforehand; indicate a future event |
| vista | pleasing view shown through narrow opening |
| nugatory | of no value or importance |
| prattle | foolish talk |
| choleric | bad tempered or irratable |
| sedulous | showing dedication and diligence |
| pristine | uncorrupted by civilization;unspoiled |
| denizen | an inhabitant |
| verdure | a conditon of health and vigor |