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Lesson 16vocab
lesson 16
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |