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Lesson 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Aftermath | N. A consequence or result, often a negative one. |
| Aphorism | N. A short statement of truth or principle; an adage. |
| Catharsis Adj. cathartic | N. A releasing of the emotions, often through the arts, that brings about spiritual renewal or a relieving tension. |
| Cohort | N. 1. A group that is moving or working together. 2. One who assits another, especially in a dubious or criminal activity. |
| culpable N. cupability | Adj. deserving blame or censure. |
| Diabolical | Adj. Devilish; wicked or evil. |
| Enormity | N. 1. The state or quality of being monstrous or outrageous. 2. The state or quality of being huge, immense. |
| Gibe | V. To utter taunting, sarcastic words. N. A taunting scornful remark. |
| Innocuous | Adj. Harmless; unlikely to offend. |
| Necessitate | V. To require; to make necessary. |
| Odyssey | N. 1. A long adventurous journey. 2. An intellectual or spiritual request. |
| Partisan | N. 1. A strong supporter or advocate. 2. An armed fighter opposed to an ocupying army. Adj. Strongly biased in favor of a particular party, cause or position. |
| Posterity | N. A person's decendeants; future generations. |
| Perneditated | Adj. Fully planned beforehand; deliberate. |
| Scurrilous | Adj. Vulgar; coarsly abusive |