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Guillory Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| superfluous | unnecessary: excessive |
| superfluous- ant - | essential |
| revere | to regard with respect, awe, adoration |
| revere- ant- | revile |
| maxim | fundamental principal: rule : familiar statement |
| kudos | praise, fame, glory |
| kudos- ant- | opprobrium |
| inundate | to cover with: to be overwhelmed with |
| intrinsic | of or relating to the basic nature of a thing: inherent |
| intrinsic-ant- | extinsic |
| ineffable | inexpressible: beyond description |
| efficacious | effective: producing the desired outcome |
| efficacious-ant- | ineffective |
| dissipate | to waste:exhaust |
| desiccate | to dry up completely |
| catharsis | an extremely emotional experience |
| apocryphal | of doubtful origin: fictitious |
| apocryphal-ant- | truthful |
| acme | the highest point |
| acme-ant- | nadir |
| putrid | partially decayed or decomposed , foul smell |
| putrid-ant- | fresh |
| servile | submissive, slavish |
| servile-ant- | haughty |