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English 9 vocab 3
English vocab 3
Term | Definition |
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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. |