Vocab. H Unit 2 Flashcards
1
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apprise
A
to inform of; make aware of
2
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bibulous
A
fond of; absorbent; drink
3
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claque
A
group of people hired to applaud
4
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lachrymose
A
weeping; shedding tears; mournful
5
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lexicon
A
A special vocabulary of a group or subject; a collection of language
6
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microcosm
A
a miniature world; smaller model of a larger thing
7
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obfuscate
A
to darken, obscure; confuse
8
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purview
A
The range or extent of something in law
9
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sanguine
A
Having a reddish complexion; having a confident outlook
10
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vassal
A
A servant of who is under the protection of a higher power
11
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aegis
A
protection; sponsership
12
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deracinate
A
to uproot; eliminate all traces of
13
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exegesis
A
an explanation or critical interpretation
14
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indigenous
A
originating in a certain country or region; native; inherent
15
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melee
A
a struggle; violent free-for-all
