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Adv Frosh 71 Vocab13
Advanced Frosh English 2nd tri - Vocabulary Chapter 13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| holocaust | (n) a great or complete destruction of life |
| embroil | (v) to draw into a conflict or fight |
| anachronism | (n) something existing outside of its proper time |
| denigrate | (v) to attack the reputation of; to speak ill of |
| humane | (adj) kind; compassionate |
| effusive | (adj) emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative |
| defunct | (adj) no longer in existence |
| lackey | (n) a slavish follower [synonym: minion] |
| envisage | (v) to form a mental picture |
| lament | (v) to mourn |
| gape | (v) to stare with an open mouth |
| impertinent | (adj) rude and disrespectful |
| lofty | (adj) superior in style or tone; distinguished |
| nemesis | (n) someone or something a person cannot conquer or achieve; a hated enemy |
| lethal | (adj) deadly; fatal |