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Lang vocab list #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aberration | (Noun) A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome. |
| Abhorrent | (Adjective) Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant. |
| Chagrin | (Noun) Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated. |
| Dearth | (Noun) A severe scarcity or lack of something. |
| Dilettante | (Noun) A person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge. |
| Expiate | (Verb) To atone for (guilt or sin). |
| Garrulous | (Adjective) Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. |
| Impede | (Verb) To delay or prevent someone or something by obstruction; to hinder. |
| Intrepid | (Adjective) Fearless; adventurous. |
| Magnanimous | (Adjective) Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself. |
| Obfuscate | (Verb) To make more confusing, unclear, or unintelligible. |
| Parsimonious | (Adjective) Unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy frugal. |
| Respite | (Noun) A short period of rest or relief from something difficulty or unpleasant. |
| Surfeit | (Noun) An excessive amount of something; overabundance. |
| Unctuous | (Adjective) (Of a person) Excessively or ingratiatingly flattering in an insincere way; oily, greasy. |