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English II Week 16
Week Sixteen Vocabulary Words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gist (noun) | Essence; central and material part |
| Diatribe (noun) | A bitter verbal attack |
| Conjecture (verb) | To guess; to figure out with little evidence |
| Lackluster (adj) | Lacking energy and effort |
| Portal (noun) | An entrance or door |
| Inclination (noun) | A preference or liking for something |
| Deficient (adj) | Lacking in a necessary quality or element |
| Piety (noun) | Worshipful devotion to God or family |
| Pilfer (verb) | To take another's property without permission |
| Sublime (adj) | Wonderful; majestic; inspiring awe |
| Belated (adj) | Too late; tardy |
| Legion (noun) | A large number; multitude |
| Idyllic (adj) | Charming; naturally peaceful |
| Leery (adj) | Refusing or reluctant to believe |
| Verge (noun) | The edge; border |
| Whet (verb) | To sharpen; stimulate |
| Whim (noun) | A sudden idea; fanciful notion |
| Aristocratic (adj) | Noble; snobbish |
| Blather (verb) | To talk nonsensically |
| Impartial (adj) | Fair; unbiased |