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VOCABULARY LIST # 8

VOCABULARY LIST # 8. pejorative adj. expressing criticism or disapproval; negative vilify v. to make malicious and abusive statements about somebody aplomb n. sang froid . confidence, skill and poise, especially in difficult or challenging circumstances Cold blooded (sang froid).

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VOCABULARY LIST # 8

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  1. VOCABULARY LIST # 8 • pejorative adj. • expressing criticism or disapproval; negative • vilify v. • to make malicious and abusive statements about somebody • aplomb n. sang froid . • confidence, skill and poise, especially in difficult or challenging circumstances • Cold blooded (sang froid)

  2. VOCABULARY LIST # 8 • epithet n. • offensive term – abusive, insulting word or phrase; descriptive word or phrase added to name to highlight characteristic (i.e. Richard the Lion Hearted) • soporific adj. • causing sleep or drowsiness; experiencing sleepiness or drowsiness • hierarchy n. • Categorization of a group of people or elements (*things) by ability, importance, or status

  3. VOCABULARY LIST # 8 • Equanimity n. unflappable adj. • evenness of temper even under stress • précis n. / abstract (pronounced: pray see) • a shortened version of a speech or written text, containing main points and omitting details

  4. VOCABULARY LIST # 8 • turpitude n. • extreme immorality or wickedness • inherent / intrinsic adj. • Existing as an essential element or characteristic

  5. VOCABULARY LIST # 8 • pejorative adj. expressing criticism or disapproval; negative • vilify v. to make malicious and abusive statements about somebody • Aplomb n. sang froid n. confidence, skill and poise, especially in difficult or challenging circumstances • epithet n. offensive term – abusive, insulting word or phrase; descriptive word or phrase added to name to highlight characteristic (i.e. Richard the Lion Hearted) • soporific adj. causing sleep or drowsiness; experiencing sleepiness or drowsiness • Hierarchy n.Categorization of a group of people or elements (*things) by ability, importance, or status • equanimity n. evenness of temper even under stress • précis n. (pronounced: pray see) a shortened version of a speech or written text, containing main points and omitting details • turpitude n. extreme immorality or wickedness • Inherent / intrinsic adj. • Existing as an essential element or characteristic

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