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English 10 - Vocab 7

The seventh daily vocab word set; #'s 121 - 140 for English 10.

TermDefinition
Incessant Unceasing; continuing without interruption
Pedagogue A teacher
Refulgent Shining; radiant; glowing
Pittance A small portion; a small amount
Tyro A beginner or learner; a novice; an amateur
Impute To ascribe; to credit; to attribute
Gregarious Sociable; enjoying the company of others
Compendium A short, complete summary; a full list or inventory
Sully To tarnish; to defile; to stain
Diurnal Daily; belonging to the daytime
Officious Meddlesome; aggressive in offering unrequested & unwanted services, help, or advice
Assimilate To take in and incorporate as one’s own To conform or adjust to the customs and attitudes of a group or nation
Choleric Hot-tempered; easily angered
Demagogue A leader who obtains power by appealing to the emotions, passions, & prejudices of the people
Oligarchy A government ruled by the few; power that is invested in a few leaders or in a dominant class
Anthology A collection of literary works
Compunction A strong uneasiness caused by guilt; remorse
Askance With a sideways glance of disapproval or suspicion
Intelligentsia The highly educated and cultured
Erudite Having great knowledge; educated or scholarly
Created by: CommsMKSoz
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