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English 12 - Vocab. 4

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adage(n) an old wise saying; proverb
corporeal(adj) of or for the body; physical; of a material nature; tangible.
cumbersome(adj) burdensome; unwieldy
deterrent(n) something that discourages from doing something through fear and doubt.
disinterment(v) removing from a grave
fluid(n) a liquid; (adj) available for many
import(v) to bring in (goods) from another country, especially for sale
integral(adj) necessary for completeness; essential
lampoon(n) a practical writing attacking someone
masochist(n) someone getting of pleasure from being hurt or humiliated
palisade(n) any row of large, pointed skates forming a fence as for fortification
preface(n) an introduction to a book or speech
quake(v) to shake or tremble
reputable(adj) having a good reputation
retraction(n) a statement retracting something previously said or published
seasoned(v) gave food better flavor or more zest by adding seasoning
stagnant(adj) not flowing in a current or stream
synthetic(adj) relating to or involving synthesis
vicissitude(n) the quality or state of being near
wispy(n) a small bunch of hay or straw


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