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Week 4 Day 2 Vocab
Week 4 Day 2 Vocabulary Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Augment | to increase in size, amount, or degree |
| Benign | 1. Kind; gracious; gentle 2. favorable; not threatening |
| Connoisseur | a person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts; a person of refined taste |
| Discern | 1. To detect with the eyes 2. to understand or comprehend 3. to recognize as separate or different |
| Embellish | 1. To make beautifully by adding decorative elements 2. to add fictitious details to |
| Execute | 1. To carry out; to perform 2. to create, as a work of art 3. to put to death as a legal penalty |
| Exemplify | to illustrate by being an example of |
| Grotesque | so distorted or strange as to appear bizarre or comical |
| Hallowed | greatly respected; holy; sacred |
| Impersonate | 1. To assume the character or appearance of 2. to mimic |
| Malevolent | showing ill will or hatred; producing harm or evil |
| Ornate | heavily and elaborately decorated |
| Pastoral | 1. Having to do with shepherds and herders. 2. relating to country life, and often presented as charmingly simple |
| Precarious | not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain |
| Renown | fame; honor |
| Accede | to agree to; to consent to, often after urging from another |
| Affluent | Generously supplied with money or possessions; wealthy |
| Arbitrary | determined by chance or whim rather than by reason or necessity |
| Artisan | one able to do skilled work with the hands; a craftsperson |
| Dismantle | to take apart |
| Immerse | 1. To cover with liquid 2. to completely engage the attention of |
| Irksome | annoying; tedious |
| Legacy | 1. Money or property left to another in a will. 2. Something passed on to those who come after |
| Ostentatious | extravagantly showy or ornate |
| Panorama | 1. A complete view of a surrounding area 2. a thorough presentation of a subject |
| Philanthropy | The attempt to improve the well-being of those in need by donating money or aid |
| Prestige | high standing; respect earned by accomplishments |
| Prolific | abundantly productive |
| Reticent | inclined to keep one’s thoughts and feelings to oneself; quiet and reserved |
| Tycoon | A wealthy and powerful businessperson |