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Adv Frosh 71 Vocab14
Advanced Frosh English 2nd tri - Vocabulary Chapter 14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| catalyst | (n) a person, thing, or agent that causes or speeds up a reaction or change without itself being changed |
| jargon | (n) vocabulary distinctive to a particular group of people |
| judicious | (adj) showing sound judgement |
| foible | (n) a minor weakness in character |
| benediction | (n) the act of blessing |
| frivilous | (adj) trivial; silly |
| alacrity | (n) liveliness; willingness; eagerness |
| deify | (v) to make a god of; to look upon or worship as a god |
| carnage | (n) bloody and extensive slaughter |
| impel | (v) to push into motion |
| epitaph | (n) an inscription on a tombstone; a brief comment about a deceased person |
| harp | (v) to persist in talking continuously (on or about something) |
| lateral | (adj) of or relating to the side |
| pallid | (adj) pale; faint in color |
| impetuous | (adj) acting suddenly without thought |