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Vocab 2
Second vocab
10
Language - English
12th Grade
10/02/2017

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Term
Euphemism
Definition
a mild expression used in place of a harsh, crude, or distasteful expression
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abject
Definition
hopelessly low, wretched, miserable, without self-respect
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Nebulous
Definition
hazy, vague, not clearly defined
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propriety
Definition
acceptable behavior, conformity with conventional behavior
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reviled
Definition
to attack with abusive language, to call insulting names
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distraught
Definition
in a state of mental conflict, agitated, crazed
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admonish
Definition
admonish
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prosaic
Definition
matter-of-fact, ordinary, commonplace
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phlegmatic
Definition
sluggish, indifferent, calm
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commensurate
Definition
in proper proportion, having the same scale, measure, or size, proportionate
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