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WW10 Lesson 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |