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English 1 Vocab 1, 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Licentious | adj. Morally unrestrained Like St. Augustine, some people |
| Numismatist | n. A coin collector. |
| Paucity | n. A scarcity, lack. |
| Fatalistic | adj. Believeing that all events in life are inevitable. |
| Obtrude | v. To force oneslef into a situation uninvited. (impose) |
| Pensive | adj. Dreamingly thoughtful. |
| Lackadaisical | adj. Uninterested; listless. |
| alienate | v. To turn away feelings or affections. |
| Elated | adj. In high spirits; exultantly pround and joyful. |
| Epigram | n. A witty saying expressing a single thought or observation. |
| Amalgamate | v. To combine |
| Demented | adj. Mentally ill; insane |
| Hone | v. To sharpen |
| Beleaguer | v. To beseige by encircling (as with an army); to harass |
| Gorge | v. To eat or swallow greedily |
| Antiquated | adj. very old |
| Opiate | n. A narcotic used to cause sleep or bring relief from |
| Caricature | n. An exaggerated portrayal of one's feautures |
| Dally | v. To waste time; to dwadle |
| Felonious | adj. Pertaining to or constituting a major crime |