vocab level g unit 5 definitions
delineate
v. portray , sketch , or describe in accurate and vivid detail; to represent pictorially
garner
v. to acquire as the result of effort; to gather or store away, as for future use
reputed
adj. according to reputation or general belief: having a widespread acceptance and good reputation; part. alleged
overweening
adj. conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate
sumptuous
adj. costly, rich, magnificent
mundane
adj. earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary
fecund
adj. fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive
esoteric
adj. intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret
depraved
adj. marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles
ubiquitous
adj. present or existing everywhere
figment
n. a fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion
idiosyncrasy
n. a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify
penchant
n. a strong attraction or inclination
nuance
n. a subtle or slight variation ( as in color, meaning, quality), delicate graduation or shade or difference
fiat
n. an arbitrary order or decree; a command or act of will or consciousness
sophistry
n. reasoning that seems plausible but actually unsound; fallacy
ignominy
n. shame and disgrace
acuity
n. sharpness (in mind and senses)
hallow
v. to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere
enervate
v. to weaken or lesson the mental, moral, or physical vigor of; enfeeble hamstring