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English 9 vocab 3
English vocab 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Allude | To refer to in an indirect way. |
| Consecrate | 1. To set apart as holy. 2. To dedicate to a cause; to devote. |
| Disseminate | To scatter or spread widely. |
| Dote | To show excessive fondness for. |
| Exhort | To urge strongly; to warn or appeal. |
| Feckless | Careless or irresponsible. |
| Implicate | To show to be involved with something, especially something dishonest or illegal. |
| Lament | To feel or express grief. |
| Monetary | Of or relating to money or currency. |
| Pensive | Deep in thought; dreamily thoughtful. |
| Pomp | A showy or dignified display. |
| Stilted | Artificially stiff or formal in manner. |
| Subjugate | To bring under control; to conquer. |
| Trauma | 1. A severe bodily injury. 2. Emotional shock. |
| Wanton | 1. Ignoring what is right. 2. Excessive or unrestrained. 3. Playful or frolicsome. |