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La2 (21 cards)
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| allusion, n. | n. an indirect reference |
| chronic, adj. | adj. lasting and recurring for a long time |
| denunciation, n. | v open disapproval |
| embellish, v. 1. | 1. v. to make beautiful by decorating |
| embellish, v. 2. | 2. v. to improve by adding decorative details |
| ferment, n. 1. | 1. n. a state of agitation and excitement; unrest |
| ferment, v. 2. | 2. v. to cause or to undergo a breakdown of chemical substances into simpler substances, especially sugar into alcohol |
| haggard, adj. | adj. appearing worn and exhausted due to over work or worry |
| ingratiate, v. | v. to win favor with others |
| lassitude, n. | n. a state of weakness and weiriness |
| maligh, v, 1. | v. 1. to speak unfavorably about |
| philistine, n. 1. | 1. v. someone who is uninterested in or hostile to |
| philistine, adj. 2. | 2. adj. smug; ignorant |
| ramshackle. adj. | adj. poorly constructed or maintained |
| sage, adj. 1. | 1. adj. sensible and wise |
| sage, n. 2. | 2. n. a person of celebrated wisdom or judgement |
| transcend, v. | v. to pass above or beyond the limits of; to be above or beyond the limits of |
| voluminous, adj. | adj. having a great size or capacity |
| wistful, adj, 1 | 1. adj. full of longing or desire |
| wistful, adj, 2 | 2. adj. sad in thought; pensive |
| malign, adj, 2 | 2. adj. evil or harmful |