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Unit 5 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acuity (n.) | sharpness (particularly of the mind or senses) |
| delineate (v.) | to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail; to represent pictorially |
| depraved (adj.) | marked by evil and corruption; devoid of moral principles |
| enervate (v.) | to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of; enfeeble, hamstring |
| esoteric (adj.) | intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret |
| fecund (adj.) | fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive |
| fiat (n.) | an arbitrary order or decree; a command or act of will or consciousness |
| figment (n.) | a fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion |
| garner (v.) | to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away, as for future use |
| hallow (v.) | to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere |
| idiosyncrasy (n.) | a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify |
| ignominy (n.) | shame and disgrace |
| mundane (adj.) | earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary |
| nuance (n.) | a subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality), delicate gradation or shade of difference |
| overweening (adj.) | conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate |
| penchant (n.) | a strong attraction or inclination |
| reputed (adj.) | according to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance and good reputation |
| sophistry (n.) | reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound; a fallacy |
| sumptuous (adj.) | costly, rich, magneficent |
| ubiquitous (adj.) | present or existing everywhere |
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