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Chapter 14 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mesmerize | To hypnotize or fascinate; hold spellbound |
| Metamorphic | A great or complete change; transformation |
| Travesty | A crude, exaggerated, or ridiculous representation; mockery |
| Perfunctory | Done only as a routine, with little care or interest, performed with no interest Or enthusiasm |
| Notorious | Known widely but unfavorably; having a bad reputation |
| Provocative | Tending to arouse interest or curiosity |
| Facsimile | An exact copy or reproduction |
| Esoteric | Intended for or understood by only a certain group; beyond the understanding of most people |
| Austere | Without decoration or luxury; severely simple |
| Grotesque | Distorted or strikingly inconsistent in shape, appearance, or manner |