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Anglai7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| incessant | (adj) – unceasing; continuing without interruption |
| pedagogue | (n) – a teacher |
| refulgent | (adj) – shining; radiant; glowing |
| pittance | (n) – a small portion; a small amount |
| tyro | (n) – a beginner or learner; a novice; an amateur |
| impute | (v) – to ascribe; to credit; to attribute |
| gregarious | (adj) – sociable; enjoying the company of others |
| compendium | (n) – a short, complete summary; a full list or inventory |
| sully | (v) – to tarnish; to defile; to stain |
| diurnal | (adj) – daily; belonging to the daytime |
| officious | (adj) – meddlesome; aggressive in offering unrequested & unwanted services, help, or advice |
| assimilate | (v) – 1. to take in and incorporate as one’s own; 2. to conform or adjust to the customs and attitudes of a group or nation |
| choleric | (adj) – hot-tempered; easily angered |
| demagogue | (n) – a leader who obtains power by appealing to the emotions, passions, & prejudices of the people |
| oligarchy | (n) – a government ruled by the few; power that is invested in a few leaders or in a dominant class |
| anthology | (n) – a collection of literary works |
| compunction | (n) – a strong uneasiness caused by guilt; remorse |
| askance | (adv) – with a sideways glance of disapproval or suspicion |
| intelligentsia | (n) – the highly educated and cultured |
| erudite | (adj) – having great knowledge; educated or scholarly |
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