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English 1A Vocab
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Delude | (v.) To mislead the mind or judgment of; To deceive |
| Edifice | (n.) An impressively large, overwhelming building or structure |
| Egalitarian | (adj.) Belief that all people should have equal rights; (n.) One who believes that all people should have equal rights. |
| Knead | (v.) To work clay r dough into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding and stretching |
| Ostentatious | (adj.) Showy and intended to impress others |
| Alienate | (v.) To cause to turn away |
| Elated | (adj.) Very proud or happy, or in high spirits |
| Epigram | (n.) A short, witty saying or quip |
| Fatalistic | (adj.) Believing that everything is determined by fate and is inevitable |
| Lackadaisical | (adj.) Without spirit or interest or effort |
| licentious | (adj.) Ignoring rules or morals; Uncontrolled and immoral |
| Numismatist | (n.) One who collects coins |
| Obtrude | (v.) To force something upon another person, To intrude upon |
| Paucity | (n.) Smallness of number or scarce |
| Pensive | (adj.) Deep in thought |
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| beleaguer | |
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