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English Vocab 28-1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bombast | high-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people. |
| bona fide | genuine; real. |
| boor | an unrefined, ill-mannered person. |
| bovine | relating to or affecting cattle. |
| bowdlerize | remove material that is considered improper or offensive from (a text or account), especially with the result that the text becomes weaker or less effective. |
| brevity | concise and exact use of words in writing or speech. |
| bucolic | relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life. |
| cajole | persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. |
| callow | (of a young person) inexperienced and immature. |
| carcinogen | a substance, organism or agent capable of causing cancer |
| carnal | relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities. |
| carrion | the decaying flesh of dead animals. |
| cataclysm | a large-scale and violent event in the natural world. |
| cataract | a cloudy area in the lens of your eye |
| caveat | a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations. |