Chapters 4-6 Vocab Flashcards
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a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance
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edifice
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to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle
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disconcert
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air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.
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mien
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extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.
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prodigious
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inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur; majestic
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august
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not meant to be taken seriously or literally
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facetious
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commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character
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venerable
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special honor or respect shown publicly
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homage
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an outcast
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pariah
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(of a person or a person’s behavior or manner) not expressing or revealing commitment to a definite opinion or course of action
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noncommittal
