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Enhance your English vocabulary with our curated list of powerful terms that will elevate your writing and speaking skills. Learn the meanings and applications of words such as "banal," "bellicose," and "lampoon." Discover how to use "finesse" in conversation, understand the nuances of "glib," and explore "lugubrious" expressions. We'll also delve into "nefarious" characters, the concept of "nemesis," and the importance of a "pseudonym" for writers. Expand your lexicon and communicate with confidence.
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Vocabulary #1 English IV
Banal Commonplace; trite; stale from overuse
Bellicose Quarrelsome; hostile; inclined to fighting
Finesse Delicate skill; subtlety; to bring about with skill; to evade
Glib Done in a smooth, offhand manner; easily spoken; speaking too smoothly to be sincere
Lampoon Strong satirical writing; to ridicule or satirize
Lugubrious Sad or mournful, often to an exaggerated degree; doleful
Nefarious Villainous; infamous; having a bad reputation
Nemesis An avenger; an unbeatable rival; a person who punishes another for evil deeds
Pseudonym A fictitious name assumed by an author; a pen name.
Purloin To steal