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ela vocab

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ambiguous something has more than one possible meaning, which causes confusion
abhor find repugnant
besiege Overwhelmed or crushed by too many problems at once.
comprehensive including all or everything
diligent care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
exacerbate to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse
fortitude bravery and staying strong when life gets really hard or painful.
insidious working or spreading in a hidden way
nonchalant Acting cool, calm, and unbothered.
oblivion the state of being disregarded or forgotten
rectify make right or correct
sporadic scattered, and has no set pattern.
archaic Very old, outdated, or from a much earlier time.
cordial politely warm and friendly
defunct No longer existing, functioning, or in use.
diplomatic Being polite and careful with your words so you do not upset or offend people
aesthetic loving how things look, or having a specific visual style.
heterogeneous a mix of completely different things.
prerequisite It is something you need before you can move forward.
emulate To copy someone or something because you admire them and want to be like them
omnipotent Having unlimited power and the ability to do anything
undermine slowly weaken or ruin something.
irksome Annoying, irritating, or tiresome
redemption Fixing a past mistake to make things right, or trading a voucher for a reward
Irrevocable impossible to retract, undo, or change
Notorious Famous for something bad.
Refute Prove a statement wrong
Rotund round or plump shape
Stratagem a cleverly contrived trick or scheme for gaining an end
Infamous Well known for some bad qualities or deeds.
Anomaly something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified
Cognizant Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Denounce to pronounce publicly to be blameworthy or bad
Discordant Disagreeing, incongruous, or harsh and jarring in sound.
Forlorn Pitifully sad, abandoned, or lonely.
Immaculate pure, unblemished
Jocular ( playful, humorous
Nefarious Wicked, impious, or criminal.
Tremulous Shaking or quivering slightly.
Vindictive Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
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