Unit 12 Flashcards
1
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Caricature
A
A picture or representation in which natural characteristics are exaggerated or distorted
2
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Clangor
A
A loud, clamorous noise or clang
3
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Contiguous
A
Touching, in contact, side by side
4
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Cupidity
A
An eager or excessive desire to possess
5
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Deleterious
A
Harmful and injurious
6
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Enhance
A
To magnify or increase the degree or value of
7
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Enthrall
A
To charm or captivate
8
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Extenuate
A
To diminish or lessen the seriousness of an offense
9
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Exude
A
To emit or send out; to ooze forth
10
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Implicit
A
Implied, rather than openly stated
11
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Absolve
A
To free from blame, guilt or consequences
