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Eng Vocab 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adjunct | Latin "junct" for "join," assistant, helper in a subordinate capacity |
| Bellwether | Medieval English "bell" & "male sheep," ringleader, trendsetter |
| Caterwaul | Medieval English "tomcat" & "yowl," high pitch whine, complain |
| Chimerical | Root source of mythical Chimera, impossible, fantasy |
| Effete | Latin "exhausted," worn out, tired |
| Fait accompli | French "accomplished fact," guarantee, inevitable fact |
| Hidebound | Medieval "emaciated" & "cattle," stuck in their ways, narrow |
| Hierarchy | Latin hierarchia, ranking, chain of status/command |
| Laissez-faire | French "let them do," casual, laid back, unrestrictive |
| Liturgy | Greek public service, religious ritual, especially public |
| Morass | Dutch "marsh," literal or metaphorical swamp, rut |
| Noisome | Medieval English "annoy," disgustingly annoying, offensive |
| Oblivious | Medieval English "forgetful," unaware |
| Poltroon | French & Italian "young foal," coward |
| Proselyte | Greek "newcomer," convert, religion/lofty institution |
| Quasi | Latin "as if/though," almost, kinda, not quite |
| Raillery | French "to rail," teasing, good-natured ridicule |
| Ribald | Medieval English "licentious," vulgar, risque, humorously sexual |
| Supine | Latin "lying face up," passive, apathetic, lying on your back |
| Vignette | French "little vine," literal sketch, sketch drawing |