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5C vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Addendum | A thing that is added, an appendix or addition to a book or written document |
Aghast | Filled with the amazement, disgust ,fear, or terror |
Ample | More than enough, large, spacious |
Apparition | A ghost or ghostly figure, an unexplained or unusual appearance |
Assert | To declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcely |
Cower | To crouch or shrink away in fear or shame |
Disdain | To look upon with scorn, to refuse scornfully, a feeling of contempt |
Epitaph | A brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone |
Ethical | Having to do morals, values, right and wrong, in accordance with standard s of right conduct |
Facetious | Humorous, not meant seriously |
Inaudible | Not able to be heard |
Indiscriminate | Without restraint or control, unselective |
Intrigue | Crafty dealings, underhanded ploting |
Jurisdiction | An area of authority or control, the right to administer justice . |
Plausible | Appearing true, reasonable or fair |
Plebeian | Common, vulgar, belonging to the lower class |
Prodigal | Wastefully extravagent, lavishly or generously abundant |
Proximal | Nearness, closeness |
Pulverize | To grind or pound to a powder or dust, to destroy or overcome |
Volatile | Highly changeable, fickle, tending to become violent or explosive |