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Jane dih rule 67
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| captious (adj.) | tending to find fault or criticize |
| assiduity (n.) | great and constant effort or diligence |
| construe (v.) | to interpret or explain meaning |
| sanguine (adj.) | optimistic or cheerful |
| mien (n.) | appearance or manner |
| animadversion (n.) | harsh criticism or disapproval |
| gloaming (n.) | twilight; just after sunset |
| meed (n.) | a fitting reward |
| truculent (adj.) | aggressive or defiant |
| edification (n.) | moral or intellectual improvement |
| approbation (n.) | approval or praise |
| fervid (adj.) | intensely emotional or passionate |
| imbibe (v.) | to absorb knowledge or ideas |
| soporific (adj.) | causing sleep or drowsiness |
| diffidence (n.) | lack of confidence; shyness |
| antipathy (n.) | strong dislike |
| ignominy (n.) | public shame or disgrace |
| refectory (n.) | communal dining hall |
| ostensible (adj.) | appearing true but not necessarily so |
| scapegoat (n.) | one blamed for others’ faults |
| homily (n.) | moral or religious sermon |
| poltroon (n.) | coward |
| redolent (adj.) | strongly suggestive or fragrant |
| propriety (n.) | correct behavior |
| comprehensive (adj) | broad in scope |
| visage (n) | the human face |
| opprobrium (n) | a state of extreme dishonor |
| propensity (adj) | a disposition to act in a certain way |
| chastisement (n) | verbal punishment |
| execration (n) | an appeal to a supernatural power to perform some evil |
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