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Eng 3 Level G unit 5
English III Level G unit 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| acuity | (n.) sharpness (particularly of the mind or sensesz0 |
| delineate | (v.) to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail; to represent pictorially |
| depraved | (adj.) marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles |
| enervate | (v.) to weaken or lessen the mental, moral or physical vigor of; enfeeble, hamstring |
| esoteric | (adj.) intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret |
| fecund | (adj.) fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive; fertile |
| fiat | (n.) an arbitary order of decree; a command or act of will or consciousness |
| figment | (n.) fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion |
| garner | (v.) to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away, as for the future use |
| hallow | (v.) to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere |
| idiosyncrasy | (n.) a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify |
| ignominy | (n.) shame and disgrace |
| mundane | (adj.) earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary |
| nuance | (n.) a subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality) delicate gradation or shade of difference |
| overweening | (adj.) conceited, presumptuous; excessive immoderate |
| penchant | (n.) a strong attraction or inclination |
| reputed | (adj.) according to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance and good reputation part. alleged |
| sophistry | (n.) reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound, a fallacy |
| sumptuous | (adj.) costly, rich magnificent |
| ubiquitous | (adj.) present or existing everywhere |