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WW10 Lesson 7
Term | Definition |
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castigate | To punish by criticizing sharply; to berate |
colloquial | Characterized by informal language |
epitaph | The words carved on a tombstone in memory of the deceased |
exodus | A mass departure |
inter | To put in a grave; to bury |
lacerate | To tear or cut roughly |
largesse | The act of giving generously; gifts |
obituary | A notice of someone’s death, such as in a newspaper, usually with a brief summary of that person’s life |
omnivorous | 1. Eating all kinds of food, including both animal and vegetable food 2. Taking in everything available |
permeate | To spread throughout; to pass through |
rendition | An interpretation or translation; a performance |
resurgence | A rising again to life, use, acceptance, or prominence; a revival |
stereotype | A generalization that is used to characterize a person without acknowledging individual differences |
stipend | A regular and fixed amount of pay for work done or to help cover living or work expenses |
subservient | Serving or acting in a subordinate manner; servile |