chapter 9 vocab english 11
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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
censure
disapproval/blame, a rebuke
profane
lacking reverence/showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things, irreverent
accolade
praise/an expression of approval
gravity
seriousness/severity, weighty importance
somber
solemn/sad and depressing, melancholy
assuage
to make less severe/to relieve, lessen
cacophony
unpleasant noise/harsh, discordant sounds
