Define Flashcards
1
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Ersatz
A
Inferior as a substitute adj
2
Q
Halcyon
A
Calm and peaceful adj
3
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Mesmorize
A
To hypnotize v
4
Q
Glossolalia
A
Non-meaningful speech n
5
Q
Chiasmus
A
A Rhetorical inversion n
6
Q
Snakebit
A
Unlucky adj
7
Q
Unlaut
A
German vowel change n
8
Q
Gravamen
A
The best evidence against the accused n
9
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Meretricious
A
Of or relating to prostitution adj
10
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Echelon
A
A level of rank or authority n
11
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Lagniappe
A
Small unexpected gift or benefit n
12
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Milieu
A
An environment or setting n
13
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Wassail
A
A toast or salutation. N
14
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Bealegured
A
Beset with problems adj
15
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iconoclast
A
One who seeks to overthrow tradition n
