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Final Exam Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| destitute | deprived of the necessities of life |
| explicit | definite; clearly stated |
| ominous | threatening |
| pinnacle | a high peak or point |
| premeditated | considered beforehand; planned |
| rampant | running wild |
| stately | dignified |
| allocate | to designate for a purpose; to distribute |
| chastise | to punish |
| palatable | agreeable to the taste |
| ardent | enthusiastic |
| copious | abundant |
| poignant | touching; sharp in smell or taste |
| deviate | to turn from; to stray from the norm |
| abhor | to hate |
| squalid | filthy, wretched |
| discern | to see clearly or recognize |
| renegade | one who leaves a group; unconventional |
| reprehensible | deserving blame or punishment |
| waive | to give up or put off |
| somber | gloomy; depressed |
| covet | to desire something belonging to another |
| allure | to tempt; strong attraction |
| lamentable | to be regretted |
| disheveled | messy; disordered |
| profess | to state |
| vanguard | leading position |
| contentious | inclined to argue |
| disreputable | not respectable |
| exemplary | worthy of imitation; commendable |
| integrity | high moral standards |
| obnoxious | offensive; arousing dislike |
| placate | to appease, pacify |
| animosity | strong dislike; bitter hostility |
| apathy | lack of feeling, emotion, or interest |
| apprehensive | fearful or anxious |
| revel | to take pleasure in |
| commend | to praise |