Vocab (English)
Terms
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One that has recently or suddenly risen to a higher social
or economic class but has not gained social acceptance of
others in that class; an upstart. - parvenu
- A large and imposing residence
- manse
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Suffering the effects of, or derived from, or suggestive of
gross intemperance, especially in drinking - crapulous
- To howl, as a dog or a wolf; to wail
- ululate
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1. To deprive of possession.
2. To transfer (the property of another) to oneself. - expropriate
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1. To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by
giving an order contrary to one previously given.
2. To recall or order back by a contrary order. - countermand
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1. An image; a representation.
2. An insubstantial, superficial, or vague likeness or
semblance. - simulacrum
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A youth in the state of adolescence, or just passing from
boyhood to manhood; a lad. - stripling
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1. A splendid or impressive array.
2. Ceremonial attire.
3. A full suit of armor; a complete defense or covering. - panoply
- The cessation of use; discontinuance of practice or custom; disuse
- desuetude
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Any mixture or assortment; a medley; a potpourri; a
miscellany. - salmagundi
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Of the same age; originating or existing during the same
period of time -- usually followed by 'with'. - coeval
- Good nature; pleasant and easy manner.
- bonhomie
- Cheap and showy, tawdry; also, spurious, counterfeit
- brummagem
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1. The use of trickery or sophistry to deceive (as in matters
of law).
2. A trick; a subterfuge - chicanery
- Given to eating; voracious; devouring.
- edacious
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1. Kind; gracious.
2. Beneficial; favorable - benignant
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Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily
excited - stolid
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A song or poem greeting the dawn; also, a composition
suggestive of morning - aubade
- A state or fit of intense indignation; resentment; ill humor
- dudgeon
- Excessively fond of or submissive to a wife.
- uxorious