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PJ Ch. 5-8 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gingerly (adv.) | with extreme care or delicacy |
| pseudonym (n.) | a fictitious name; pen name |
| metaphysical (adj.) | relating to things that are thought to exist but can't be seen |
| endeavor (v.) | to try hard at something (an attempt to achieve a goal) |
| convergence (n.) | the occurrence of things coming together |
| obliterate (v.) | to do away with completely, without leaving a trace |
| mausoleum (n.) | a large building for burying bodies in |
| emphasis (n.) | special significance attached to |
| saunter (v.) | to walk leisurely with no apparent aim |
| gawk (v.) | to look with amazement; stare |
| carnage (n.) | bodies of a great many people slaughtered in war |
| gaudy (adj.) | extravagant and tastelessly showy |
| taunts (n.) | remarks made to anger, wound, or provoke someone |
| liability (n.) | a legal responsibility; obligation |
| brisket (n.) | a cut of beef |
| Homer (n.) | blind Greek poet famous for the ILIAD and the ODYSSEY |