vocab 11 Flashcards
1
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benign
A
kind; gracious; gentle
2
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connoisseur
A
a person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts
3
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discern
A
to detect with the eye
4
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embellish
A
to make beautiful by adding decorative elements
5
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execute
A
to carry out; to perform
6
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exemplify
A
to illustrate by being an example of
7
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grotesque
A
so distorted or strange as to appear bizarre or comical
8
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hallowed
A
greatly respected; holy; sacred
9
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impersonate
A
to assume the character or appearance of
10
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malevolent
A
showing ill will or hatred; producing harm or evil
11
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ornate
A
heavily and elaborately decorated
12
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pastoral
A
having to do with shepherds and herders
13
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precarious
A
not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain
14
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renown
A
fame; honor
15
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bonus word k
A
kleptomaniac
uncontrollable urge to steal
