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Sadlier G: Unit 5
Vocabulary Practice
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acuity | sharpness of the mind or sense |
| delineate | to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail |
| depraved | marked by evil and corruption |
| enervate | to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor |
| esoteric | intended for or understood by only a select few |
| fecund | fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive |
| fiat | a command or act of will or consciousness |
| figment | a fabrication of the mind |
| garner | to gather and store away |
| hallow | to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify |
| ignominy | shame and disgrace |
| mundane | earthy, worldly, concerned with what is ordinary |
| nuance | a subtle or slight variation |
| overweening | conceited, presumptuous; excessive |
| penchant | a strong attraction or inclination |
| reputed | alleged |
| sophistry | reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound |
| sumptuous | costly, rich, magnificent |
| ubiquitous | present or existing everywhere |