English III - Vocabulary Chapter 9
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censure
disapproval / Blame; a rebuke
edifice
a structure / A building, especially of large, imposing size
diatribe
a verbal attack / A bitter, abusively critical speech or piece of writing; denunciation
infraction
a violation / A breaking of a law or rule
accolade
an expression of approval / praise
profane
lacking reverence / Showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent
gravity
seriousness / Severity; weighty importance
assuage
to make less severe / To relieve; lesson
cacophony
unpleasant noise / Harsh, discordant sounds
somber
very serious / Solemn; sad and depressing; melancholy
