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SEM2 VOC pt1 Mirkes
SEM2 VOC pt1 Mirkes Final Exam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| equivocate | to hedge |
| bilateral | two-sided |
| circumspect | cautious |
| malevolence | evil intent |
| misanthropist | people-hater |
| anthropomorphic | man-shaped |
| neologism | new word |
| incredulous | not believing |
| monomania | obsession with one thing |
| excoriate | verbally flog |
| xenophobia | fear of foreigners |
| magnanimous | great-minded |
| ichthyologist | fish scientist |
| diaphanous | semitransparent |
| sinecure | an easy lucrative job |
| adherent | supporter |
| caustic | burning |
| depose | topple from power |
| egregious | blatant |
| chiromancy | palm reading |
| gregarious | sociable |
| intractable | stubborn |
| perfidious | treacherous |
| ingenuous | innocent and naive |