vocab level g unit 5 definitions

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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


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