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English 4 vocab 4
Vocabulary 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dirge | a funeral hymn; a poetic or musical expression of grief. |
| Despot | an absolute ruler; one in charge who acts like a tyrant. |
| Expatriate | one who is exiled or who has withdrawn from his or her native land; to banish from one's native country; to withdraw from one's native land. |
| Colloquy | a conversation or conference, usually formal. |
| Allay | to lessen; to relieve; to calm. |
| Feign | to pretend; to make up. |
| Blazon | to proclaim; to display publicly; a coat of arms. |
| Choleric | having or showing a quick temper or irascible nature. |
| Adroit | clever; skillful in a mental or physical way. |
| Bravado | a show of false bravery or confidence. |
| Behoove | to be necessary for, appropriate, proper. |
| Precipitous | extremely steep or overhanging stone, edge of a dangerous. |
| Auspicious | favorable, prosperous, fortunate. |
| Verbose | overly wordy, talkative. |
| Trepidation | fear apprehension, dread. |