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Foundations of vocab III units 2&3

AB
censorOne authorized to examine books or other material and to suppress what is considered objectionable.
censureAn expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism.
censusAn official count of a population.
clamorA loud outcry; a hubbub.
clamantDemanding attention.
reclaimRecover or assert right to something.
doldrumsA period of depression or unhappy listlessness.
dolorSorrow; grief.
dolorousMarked by sorrow, grief, or pain.
hippodromeA sports arena for equestrian shows.
aidromeAn airport.
palindromeA word, phrase, verse, or sentence that reads the same backward and forward; for example, Madam, I'm Adam.
errandA short trip taken to perform a specific task.
errorAn act or belief that unintentionally deviates from what is correct.
erraticHaving no fixed or regular course; wandering.
falseContrary to fact or truth.
fallacyA false notion or belief.
fallibleCapable of making a mistake.
ferventHaving or showing great emotion or zeal.
fervidMarked by great passion.
fervorGreat warmth and intensity of emotion.
gustationThe act or ability of tasting.
gustatoryRelating to the sense of taste.
disgustCausing nausea or loathing in; sicken.
jurorOne who serves as a member of a jury.
justiceThe quality of being fair.
JustifyTo prove to be right or valid.
electTo select by vote for an office or for membership; to pick out.
eligibleQualified to be chosen.
selectTo take as a choice from among several.
levitateTo rise or cause to rise into air and float.
levityLightness of manner of speech.
elevateTo move something to a higher place or position.
criterionA standard, rule, or test on which a judgement or decision can be based.
criticOne who forms and expresses judgements of an item or matter.
criticizeTo judge the merits and faults of someone or something.


7/8 Language Arts Teacher
San Diego Academy
National City, CA

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