Lesson 7 Vocab Flashcards
Castigate
to punish or criticize sharply; to berate
colloquial
characterized by informal language
epitaph
the words carved on a tombstone in memory of deceased
exodus
a mass departure
inter
to put in a grave; to bury
lacerate
to tear or cut roughly
largeese
the act of giving generously; gifts
obituary
a notice of someones death, usually a brief summary of someone’s life
omnivorous
*eating all kinds of food or doing all types of things.
*taking in everything available
permeate
to spread throughout; to pass through
rendition
an interpretation or translation; a performance
resurgence
a rising to life, use , acceptance or prominence; a revival
stereotype
a generalization to characterize a person without acknowledging individual differences
stipend
a regular and fixed amount of pay for work done or to help cover living or work expenses
