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artis13&14
Lesson 13 & 14 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| embroil | to draw into a conflict or fight |
| anachronism | something or someone existing outside of its proper time |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of; to speak ill of |
| defunct | no longer in existence |
| lackey | a slavish follower |
| lament | to mourn |
| gape | to stare with an open mouth |
| impertinent | rude and disrespectful |
| haughty | arrogant; proud |
| nemesis | someone or something a person cannot conquer or achieve; a hated enemy |
| catalyst | a person, thing, or agent that speeds up or stimulates a result, reaction, or change |
| judicious | showing sound judgment |
| foible | a minor weakness in character |
| frivolous | trivial; silly |
| deify | to make a god of; to look upon or worship as a god |
| carnage | bloody and extensive slaughter |
| impel | push into motion |
| harp | to persist in talking continuously |
| pallid | pale; faint in color |
| impetuous | acting suddenly without thought |