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Vocab checkup 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mercenary | working only for money, not for loyalty or morals |
| colloquial | informal, everyday language |
| chasm | a deep gap or difference |
| portent | a sign or warning of something important or bad to come |
| affluent | wealthy, rich |
| cynic | someone who doubts people’s goodness or sincerity |
| allege | to claim something without proof |
| milieu | environment or surroundings |
| prodigious | very large or impressive |
| beset | surrounded or troubled by problems |
| acute | very serious or severe; also means sharp or intense |
| augmented | increased or made larger |
| sentient | able to feel or perceive |
| supercilious | acting superior or arrogant |
| exemplified | shown as a good example |
| dilettante | a person who dabbles in a subject without serious study |
| spurious | false or fake |
| bastion | a stronghold or defense |
| ameliorate | to make better or improve |
| futile | useless, no chance of success |
| awry | off course; wrong |
| discerned | noticed or understood |
| efface | to erase or wipe out |
| coveted | greatly desired |
| abash | to embarrass or make someone feel ashamed |
| belie | to make a false impression |
| absolute | complete or total |
| flout | to openly ignore or disobey |
| civil | polite or relating to citizens |
| specious | looks true but actually false or misleading |
| heresy | belief or opinion against accepted ideas (especially religion |
| palliate | to ease symptoms without curing |
| malaise | a general feeling of discomfort or illness |
| affable | friendly or easy to talk to |
| repercussions | consequences or effects of an action |
| animosity | strong dislike or hatred |
| munificent | very generous |
| amorous | showing love or desire |
| vindictive | revengeful; wanting to get back at someone |