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lesson 2 vocab
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| admonish | to gently scold, to advise against something |
| alienate | to turn away the normal feelings of fondness toward anyone |
| blithe | cheerful and happy |
| condone | to forgive or overlook |
| copious | abundant |
| imminent | about to occur |
| lucid | easily understood, rational clear-minded |
| pompous | self-important, excessively ornate, magnificent |
| scoff | to mock or jeer at, to make fun of |
| succinct | clearly expressed in few words, concise, terse |
| urbane | courteous, suave, polished |
| venerate | to regard with respect and reverence, to honor |
| verbose | wordy, tedious |
| zany | clownish, foolish, funny, absurd |