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Eng: Chap. 12 Vocab
Stadlier-Oxford Vocab Level F
Word | Definition |
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absolve | to clear from blame |
caricature | a representation where the subjects features are exaggerated; to present some on in a distorted way |
clangor | loud ringing sound; to make a loud ringing sound |
contiguous | side-by-side, touching; near |
cupidity | an eager desire for something; greed |
deleterious | harmful, injurious |
enhance | to raise to a higher degree |
enthrall | to captivate, charm; to enslave |
extenuate | to lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making partial excuses |
implicit | implied or understood; without doubts; potentially contained in |
incisive | sharp, keen, penetrating |
ostentatious | marked be pretentious display, showy |
paragon | a model of excellence |
paraphrase | to restate in other words; presents idea in a new language |
politic | prudent, shrewdly developed; artful, expedient |
prosaic | dull, lacking in distinction and originality, prose |
redundant | extra, wordy; repetitive |
sanctimonious | making a show of virtue, holier-than-thou |
scintillating | sparkling, exceptionally brilliant (to mental/ personal qualities) |
winsome | charming, attractive, pleasing, childlike |