week 11 Flashcards
1
Q
augment
A
To increase in size, amount, or degree
2
Q
benign
A
Kind; gracious; gentle
3
Q
connoisseur
A
A person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts; a person of refined taste
4
Q
discern
A
To understand or comprehend
5
Q
embellish
A
To make beautiful by adding decorative elements
6
Q
execute
A
To carry out; to perform
7
Q
exemplify
A
To illustrate by being an example of
8
Q
grotesque
A
So distorted or strange as to appear bizarre or comical
9
Q
hallowed
A
Greatly respected; holy; sacred
10
Q
impersonate
A
To assume the character or appearance of
11
Q
malevolent
A
Showing ill will or hatred; producing harm or evil
12
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ornate
A
Heavily and elaborately decorated
13
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pastoral
A
Having to do with shepherds and herders.
14
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precarious
A
Not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain
15
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renown
A
Fame; honor
