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English 4 Vocabulary Lessons 17 & 18

AB
zenithpeak, highest point in the sky
peerlesshaving no match, unequaled
culminateto reach completion, to reach the highest point or degree; climax
optimumbest, most advantageous or favorable
inimitableimpossible to imitate or copy, unique
sublimeawe inspiring
eclipseto exceed orsurpass, to obscure or darken
epitomean example; a perfect representative of a type
impeccablehaving no flaws; perfect; incapable of sin or wrongdoing
quintessencethe purest essence of somethng, the most typical example
affrontto insult intentionally and openly
altercationa noisy or an intense quarrel
bellicosewarlike in manner or temperament; eager to fight; aggressive
breacha break in friendly relations; an estrangement/a violation of law, an obligation, or a promise
contentiousgiven to quarreling; agrumentative/involving or likely to cause argument; controversial
decimateto destroy or kill a large part of a group
dissensiondifference of opinion; disagreement; discord
rancorbitter, long-lasting resentment;deep-seated ill will; enmity
retributionsomething justly deserved/something given or demanded in repayment
schisma separation or division into opposing groups or factions; discord or discontent


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