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UNIT 2- Srs. -Mrs. N
LIST 27 from Word Within the Word
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chronic | lasting, continual |
| hyperbole | overstatement, exaggeration |
| sonorous | full-sounding |
| germane | related, relevant |
| convivial | jovial, festive |
| cognomen | nickname |
| anarchist | one against government |
| animadversion | criticism |
| pusillanimous | small-minded |
| subterfuge | evasive dodge |
| saturnine | gloomy, remote |
| luminary | enlightening person; expert |
| exorbitant | unreasonable |
| expatriate | to banish; exile |
| filigree | lacy design |
| eulogy | words of praise |
| sedentary | sitting; inactive |
| euphoria | joy |
| bonhomie | good-naturedness |
| bona fide | good faith |
| bon vivant | one who indulges in luxury |
| mutable | changeable |
| impute | to attribute the fault or responsibility of |
| status quo | the present state |
| paradigm | model; example |