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lang vocab list 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| akin | similar or closely related to something; related by blood |
| corroborate | to give or represent evidence of the truth of something |
| inexorable | unyielding; unalterable; relentless |
| insipid | without distinctive or stimulating qualities; lacking taste |
| nefarious | extremely wicked or villainous |
| physiognomy | the outward (facial) appearance of anything,k taken as offering some insight into its character |
| retinue | a body of attendants upon an important person |
| suppliant | asking humbly and earnestly; as words, actions |
| tedium | the quality or state of being wearisome; boring |
| torrid | subject to parching or burning heat, esp. of the sun |
| affront | deliberate act or display of disrespect; insult |
| blase | indifferent or bored with life; apathetic to pleasure as a result of excessive indulgences |
| cajole | to be persuaded by flattery or promises |
| choleric | extremely irritable or easily angered |
| encumber | burden or weigh down; to hinder |