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vocab 6-10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hyperbole | exaggeration |
| euphemism | a polite term used in place of an offensive one |
| repugnant | objectionable or offensive |
| vociferous | crying out nosily |
| aspiration | strong desire, longing, or aim, an ambition |
| cognizant | aware of something |
| concise | to the point with no extra words or information |
| corpulent | fat |
| commiserate | to sympathize with someone or something |
| demagogue | a corrupt leader who tells what they want to hear,often plays upon people prejudices. |
| deflect | tot turn away from a true or correct course |
| emissary | a messanger |
| egocentric | self centered |
| gastronome | a chef or gourmet cook |
| hedonism | seeking out please as the sole aim of life |
| compunction | feeling or remorse |
| convivial | jovial or festive |
| discursive | rembling |
| dolorus | full of grief |
| exculpate | to free from blame |
| carnage | slaughter |
| chronicle | to write or record an account of events as they happen |
| dynamic | energetic, enthused, activity effevtive |
| elucidate | to explain |
| expedite | to speed up a process, to hasten |