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3rd- Vocabulary 3
Term | Definition |
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Motif | a dominant, recurrent and characterizing theme, pattern, or feature |
Megalomania | a mental disorder causing delusions of grandeur or power; a tendency to grossly exaggerate |
Lugubrious | excessively dismal; mournful |
Infamous | famous for bad qualities; notorious |
Impasse | a blockage or deadlock; situation or condition that stops progress |
Idiosyncrasy | a personal peculiarity, habit or mannerism |
Histrionic | relating to actors or acting; overly dramatic, theatrical |
Cumbersome | clumsy or difficult to manage |
Conflagration | a raging fire |
Altruistic | showing concern for others; unselfish, benevolent |