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ELA Word of the Day
ELA Word of the Day #6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| argot (n) | jargon, lingo, the language of a particular class |
| rebuke (v) | express sharp disapproval of someone because of their behavior/action |
| chagrin (n) | dismay, vexation, humiliated |
| pious (adj) | devout, virtuous, holy |
| conducive (adj) | helpful, constructive, tending to promote |
| inhibit (v) | to reduce or prevent |
| onerous (adj) | troublesome, burdensome |
| aberration (n) | something not normally expected |
| animosity (n) | ill will, hostility |
| incidental (adj) | casual, accidental, not of prime concern |
| acquiesce (v) | to submit or comply silently or without protest; agree consent |
| eccentric (adj) | (of a person or their behavior) unconventional, slightly strange |
| alienate (v) | to turn friendliness to hostility; to feel isolated |
| carrion (n) | dead + rotting flesh |
| mete (v) | to distribute by measure; to allot |