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vocab 2 and 3

eng 4

QuestionAnswer
scapegoat one who bears the blame for others
peremptory not allowing refusal or delay; authoritative
atelier an artist's or a designer's workshop
axiom a universal truth; theorem
dulcet melodious; pleasing to the ear
usurp to take over; to seize power
patronizing acting superior
iniquity an evil or wicked act
archaic no longer current or applicable
vacillate to waver; to sway indecisively
perspicacious keen; mentally sharp
abstemious frugal; moderate
talisman a magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck
expurgate to remove vulgar or objectionable material
pellucid clear; transparent
efficacious productive; effective
catharsis a release of emotional tension
inundate to overwhelm; to fill beyond capacity
revere to regard with respect, awe, or adoration
internecine mutually destructive
risible relating to laughter
sybaritic marked by luxury or pleasure
crepuscular pertaining to twilight
kudos acclaim or praise
estrange to alienate
intrinsic of or relating to a things basic nature
maxim an established principle
putrid rotten and foul smelling
servile slavish
apocryphal of questionable authenticity but widely believed
Created by: epurcell7
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