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words from Elite hagwon
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| lacerate | v. to tip, cut, tear to cause a emotional pain |
| patrimony | n. property inherited from one's father or other ancestor |
| epicure | n. one with refined tastes, esp. in food and wine |
| peevish | adj. irritable, querulous |
| foolhardy | adj. reckless, bold without judgement |
| anonymous | adj. having unknown or unacknowledged name |
| relief | n. a distinction or prominence due to contrast |
| veer | v. to change direction |
| immaterial | adj. not significant or relevant |
| dissemble | v. to deceive or conceal, to hide one's motive, to simulate |
| exploit | n. a bold or daring act |
| culpable | adj. deserving blame or punishment |
| station | n. social position |
| tedious | adj. boring, tiresome |
| relent | v. to become less severe, to give in |
| chide | v. to scold |
| perplex | v. to puzzle, confuse |
| byzantine | adj. highly complicated , intricate |
| diagnosis | n. the recognition of a disease or injury by symptom |
| rebuff | v. reject |
| onus | n. duty, obligation |
| cliche | n. lack of original thought |
| dubious | adj. doubting |
| cachet | n. the state of being respected |
| ignominy | n. shame or disgrace |