english ii. definition (n) excessive or blind adoration; worship of an object the priest accused...
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Definition(n) excessive or
blind adoration; worship of an object
The priest accused them of idolatry for worshipping a statue.
idolatry
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Definition(v) to make impure;
to contaminatesyn: taint; corruptant: refine; refined
The fumes from the automobiles adulterate the air.
adulterate
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Definition(v) to come forth; to
send forthsyn: rise; emerge
She tried to control her anger, but harsh words began to emanate from her lips.
emanate
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Definition(adj) tastelessly
gaudysyn: showy; glaring;
flashyant: sedate;
conservative
The gypsy costumes were too garish for my taste.
garish
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Definition(adj) unchangeable;
fixedsyn: enduringant: flexible;
changeable
The laws of nature are immutable.
immutable
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Definition(adj) pertaining to
the countryside; rural; rustic
syn: pastoralant: urban
The bucolic setting of the old inn made it a popular retreat from the city.
bucolic
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Definition(adj) having a
pleasant odorsyn: aromaticant: acrid
The new fabric softener is advertised as being redolent of a spring day.
redolent
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Definition(adj) without money;
pennilesssyn: destitute;
indigentant: affluent;
prosperous
Though impecunious, the man’s pride prevented him from asking for help.
impecunious
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Definition(n) rebellion or
resistance against the government
syn: treachery; disloyalty
The rebels were charged with sedition when they protested the new dictator.
sedition
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Definition(adj) unnecessary or
uncalled forHe always gave
gratuitous advice whether someone wanted it or not.
gratuitous
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Definition(n) a burden; a
responsibilitysyn: obligation
When father died, Jake had the onus of running the farm.
onus
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Definition(adj) disrespectful
toward Godsyn: irreligious;
profaneant: devout; pious
Some consider laughing in church to be impious behavior.
impious
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