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Vocab Quiz

TermDefinition
mesmerize to hypnotize or fascinate; hold spellbound
metamorphosis 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
provacative 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
distraugt very troubled; distressed
verbose using or containing too many words
superficially in an on-the-surface manner; not thoroughly
germane having to do with the issue at hand; relevant
lucid clearly expressed; easily understood
contrite truly sorry for having done wrong; repentant
symmetrical well proportioned; balanced; the same on both sides
connoisseur an expert in fine art or in matters of taste
conspiracy secret plot by two or more people, especially for a harmful or illegal purpose
plight a situation marked by difficulty, hardship, or misfortune
Created by: tbyrd3428
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