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Lesson 16vocab
lesson 16
Term | Definition |
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daub | to paint coarsely or unskillfully |
admonish | to warn; to caution in counsel |
obeisance | a bow or similar gesture expressing deep respect |
affliction | anything causing great suffering |
cache | a concealed store of goods or valuables |
mendicant | a beggar |
aphorism | a concise statement of truth or principle |
oscillate | to swing or move back and forth like a pendulum |
delete | to take out; to remove |
oust | to drive out; to deprive |
impermeable | not permitting passage |
paean | a fervent expression, or song, of joy or praise |
imperturbable | not easily excited, even under pressure |
lax | careless or negligent |
palpable | obvious; capable of being touched or felt |