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Vocabulary 33

vocab lesson 33...

QuestionAnswer
anchor to secure firmly
antediluvian very very old
denigrate to belittle, to deny the importance of something
doleful having great sorrow
epilogue a short addition to a literary work
epitaph an inscription in memory of a dead person (usually on a tombstone)
foible slight fault, minor weakness
garish crudely or tastelessly colorful or showy
homage respect shown by external action
importune to beg in earnest
intangibles things that cannot be realized or defined
lecher one who indulges excessively in sexual activity
morbidity unwholesomeness and gloominess
ostracize to exclude by general consent from society or privileges
patronizing having a condescending attitude
plentidue a lot
raconteur one who is skillful at telling stories
resonant echoing
sentinel one who keeps guard as a sentry
sequester to seclude
slag worthless matter
sumptuous luxurious
tinge to add a bit of color
unpalatable unpleasant; disagreeable
workaday ordinary
Created by: 11thompa
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