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Sadlier Oxford C 5
Vocabulary Unit 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aghast | filled with amazement, disgust, fear, or terror |
| ample | more than enough |
| apparition | ghostly figure; unexplained or unusual appearance |
| assert | state as truth; put forward forcefully |
| cower | to crouch in fear or shame |
| disdain | to look upon with scorn; a feeling of contempt |
| epitaph | a brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone |
| ethical | having to do with morals and values |
| facetious | humorous, not meant seriously |
| inaudible | not able to be heard |
| indiscriminate | without restraint or control |
| intrigue | to puzzle or excite the curiosity |
| jurisdiction | an area of authority or control |
| plausible | appearing true, reasonable, or fair |
| plebeian | common; belonging to the lower class |
| prodigal | wastefully extravagant; one who is wasteful and self-indulgent |
| proximity | nearness, closeness |
| pulverize | to grind or pound to as powder or dust; to destroy |
| sequel | that which follows |
| volatile | tending to become violent or explosive |