Vocabulary Unit II Set 3
Terms
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- appurtenance
- noun- a supplementary component that increases capablity
- august
- adj- marked by majestic dignity or splender
- brandish
- v- to shake or wave in a threatening manner
- cloister
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n- a secluded place
v- to shut away - contumely
- n- harsh language or treatment arising from haughtiness or contempt
- deferential
- adj- showing or expressing respectful regard
- epitaph
- n- an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
- epithet
- n- a characterizing word or phrase accompanying in place of the name of a person or thing
- equinox
- n-either of the 2 times each year when the sun crosses the equator and the day and night are equal length
- festoon
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n- decorative garland
v- to decorate with festive garland - garner
- v- to gather
- harangue
- n- a long emotionally charged speech
- imputation
- n- responsibility for wrongdoing
- intestane
- adj- having made no valid will
- libertine
- n- a person without moral restraint
- minaret
- n- a tall, slender tower of a mosque having 1 or more balconies from which the summons to prayer is cried by the muezzin
- mitigate
- v- to cause to become less harsh or hostile
- perdition
- n- complete or utter loss of the soul
- propagation
- n- increase or spreading
- reticulate
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adj- having a series of lines, veins or crossings
v- to divide, mark or construct so as to form a network - sangfroid
- n- coolness of mind or composure
- superannuated
- adj- disqualified for active duty because of age
- trenchant
- adj- forceful yet effective
- utilitarian
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adj- useful
n- some thing or one that is useful and has purpose - voluble
- adj- easily turning or rolling
- wanton
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adj- hard to control; unruly
n- an alude or immoral person - welter
- v- to become sunk or deeply involved in
- wont
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adj- accustomed or used
n- the accustomed use of having - zenith
- n- the high point
- zephyr
- n- a gentle breeze from the west