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Vocab Unit 5 English
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acuity | sharpness |
| delineate | to outline, portray or sketch |
| depraved | evil or corrupt |
| esoteric | private or secret |
| enervate | to weaken |
| fecund | fruitful or fertile |
| fiat | a command or order |
| figment | a made up or fabricated story |
| garner | to gather or collect for future use |
| hallow | to set apart as holy or sacred |
| idiosyncrasy | a quirky habit or trait |
| ignominy | disgrace, dishonor, humiliation |
| mundane | routine, ordinary |
| nuance | a subtle or slight variation |
| overweening | conceited or inflated |
| penchant | a strong attraction or incliniation |
| reputed | supposed |
| sophistry | reasoning that seems logical but is not |
| sumptuous | lavish, splendid,rich |
| ubiquitous | existing everywhere |