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Eng Vocab 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aegis | Greek "shield of Zeus," protection |
| Apprise | French "learn, teach," inform |
| Bibulous | Latin "freely/willingly drinking," absorbent, inclined to drink |
| Claque | French "to clap," fan club, people hired to applaud |
| Deracinate | French "root," root out, expel |
| Exegesis | Greek "to interpret, to guide," critical analysis |
| Indigenous | Latin "native," native to a region |
| Lachrymose | Latin "tears," overly sentimental, given to crying |
| Lexicon | Greek "word," vocab for a specific thing |
| Melee | French "medley," brawl, riot |
| Microcosm | Greek & Latin "little world," small part of a big whole |
| Minuscule | Latin "somewhat smaller," tiny |
| Obfuscate | Latin "dark," confuse, intentionally bewilder |
| Paternalism | Latin "father," way of governing like how a dad treats his kids |
| Polarize | Latin "polar," alienate, push to opposing sides |
| Purview | French "foreseen," scope of authority, range |
| Sanguine | Latin "blood," positive outlook, rosy-cheeked |
| Solecism | Greek "speaking incorrectly," grammar/etiquette mistake |
| Vassal | Latin "retainer," servant, minion |
| Verisimilitude | Latin "true," realistic, believability |