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Vocabulary D 4
Senior level, Lesson four
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| acme | the highest point |
| apocryphal | of doubtful origin; fictious |
| catharsis | an extremely emotional experience |
| desiccate | to dry up completely |
| dissipate | to waste; exhaust |
| efficacious | effective; producing the desired outcome |
| ineffable | inexpressible; beyond description |
| intrinsic | of or relating to the basic nature of a thing; inherent |
| kudos | praise, fame, glory |
| maxim | fundamental principle; rule; familiar statement |
| putrid | partially decayed or decomposed; having a foul smell |
| revere | to regard with respect, awe, and adoration |
| servile | submissive, slavish |
| superfluous | unneccesary; excessive |
| innundate | to cover with; to be overwhelmed with |