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english final vocab

TermDefinition
Bellicose having or showing a tendency to argue or fight
Euphemism a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive
blazon the proper description or representation of heraldic or armorial bearings
feign to pretend to feel or be affected by (something)
specious falsely appearing to be fair, just, or right : appearing to be true but actually false
predispose to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition
venerate to feel or show deep respect for (someone or something that is considered great, holy, etc.)
lugubrious full of sadness or sorrow : very sad especially in an exaggerated or insincere way
abject
omniscient knowing everything : having unlimited understanding or knowledge
guile the use of clever and usually dishonest methods to achieve something
subjugate to defeat and gain control of (someone or something) by the use of force : to conquer and gain the obedience of (a group of people, a country, etc.)
dirge a slow song that expresses sadness or sorrow
parsimonious very unwilling to spend money
extol to praise (someone or something) highly
mundane dull and ordinary
erudite having or showing knowledge that is learned by studying
lampoon a piece of writing, a cartoon, etc., that mocks or makes fun of a well-known person or thing
cognizant aware of something
ennui a lack of spirit, enthusiasm, or interest
adroit very clever or skillful
sanguine confident and hopeful
gratuitous not necessary or appropriate
poignant causing a strong feeling of sadness
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