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IB Lang: Vocab 1

vocab sheet 1

TermDefinition
Apprehensive Anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Bastion A fortified area or position; a stronghold
Decadence Having the quality of appearing to self indulgence, marked by decay
Absolve To set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
Approbation An act of approving/praising
Blasphemy Irreverence towards something considered sacred or inviolable
Deference Respectful submission or yielding to the judgement or opinion of another.
Digression A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing
Equivocate To use confusing language to conceal the truth
Diffident Modest or shy due to lack of confidence
Ephemeral Lasting for a very short time
Hackneyed Overused and unoriginal
Nebulous Vague, hazy, or ill defined
Heresy Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine
obscure Not discovered or known about; uncertain
rescind Revoke, cancel, or repeal
squander Waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
Repudiate Refuse to accept or be associated with
Soporific Tending to cause sleepiness
zeal A strong feeling of interest or enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something
Created by: suiter.mayhew
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