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Lesson 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pretense | A false show or a make-believe appearance |
| fanfare | A loud, showy display or celebration |
| muted | Toned down, quiet, or softened |
| secular | Having to do with the everyday, ordinary world rather than religion or spiritual things. |
| callous | Cruel, unfeeling, or insensitive to other people's feelings. |
| reminisce | To talk, write, or think about happy memories from the past. |
| adulation | Deep admiration, praise, or worship that is sometimes a little over-the-top. |
| laudable | Deserving of praise or applause; a really good action that people should look up to. |
| emulate | To copy or imitate someone because you admire them and want to be just like them. |
| exemplify | To be a perfect example of something. |