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This resource provides definitions and contextual usage for vital vocabulary in Level H, Unit 3. Key terms include "subordinate," "bowdlerize," "condescend," and "rapacity," among others. Each word is accompanied by its grammatical classification, such as verbs and nouns, along with contextual examples that illustrate their meanings. Designed for advanced learners, this guide enhances vocabulary comprehension and application through practical considerations and a deepened understanding of language nuances. Ideal for students aiming to excel in language studies!
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Vocabulary Unit 3 Level H
ancillary Adjective: subordinate or supplementary
bowdlerize Verb: to remove material considered offensive (from a book, play, film, etc.)
condescend Verb: to come down or stoop voluntarily to a lower level; to deal with people in a patronizing manner
cozen Verb: to trick; to cheat or swindle
enclave Noun: an enclosed district, region, or area inhabited by a particular group of people or having a special character
forte Noun: a person’s strong point; what a person does best
gratis Adjective: free Adverb: without charge
icon Noun: a representation or image of a sacred personage, often considered sacred itself; an image or picture; a symbol; a graphic symbol on a computer monitor display; an object of blind devotion
interstice Noun: a small, narrow space between things or parts of things
macrocosm Noun: the universe considered as a whole; the entire complex structure of something
mountebank Noun: a trickster or swindler; a charlatan
paean Noun: a song of praise, joy, or triumph
persiflage Noun: lighthearted joking, talk, or writing
plethora Noun: overfullness; superabundance; superfluity
pragmatic Adjective: concerned with practical considerations or values; dealing with actions and results rather than with abstract theory VS.
quizzical Adjective: puzzled; mocking; odd; equivocal
rapacity Noun: inordinate greed; the disposition to obtain one’s desires by force, extortion, or power
schism Noun: a formal split within a religious organization; any division or separation of a group or organization into hostile factions
therapeutic Adjective: having the power to heal or cure; beneficial
virtuoso Noun: a brilliant performer; a person with masterly skill or technique Adjective: masterly or brilliant