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Lesson Fifteen

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Lesson Fifteen. English II. orifice. Definition. Example. The cavity in his tooth felt like a giant orifice , but it actually was quite small. (n) mouth; opening. hallow. Definition. Example. We cannot hallow this field, for the men who died here made it holy. (v) to make holy

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  1. Lesson Fifteen English II

  2. orifice Definition Example The cavity in his tooth felt like a giant orifice, but it actually was quite small. • (n) mouth; opening

  3. hallow Definition Example We cannot hallow this field, for the men who died here made it holy. • (v) to make holy • Syn: bless; consecrate • Ant: desecrate

  4. perdition Definition Example The sermon was about the sins which lead to perdition. • (n) damnation; ruin; hell

  5. chaff Definition Example “Give me just the facts,” the professor said. “Separate the wheat from the chaff.” • (n) worthless matter • Syn: rubbish

  6. aesthetic Definition Example The house was cheap, but it lacked any aesthetic qualities. • (adj) pertaining to beauty • Syn: artistic • Ant: displeasing; unattractive

  7. empirical Definition Example Her theory sounded logical, but the empirical data did not support it. • (adj) based on practical experience rather than theory • Syn: observable • Ant: thoeretical

  8. germane Definition Example Make sure that all of your answers are germaneto the questions. • (adj) relevant; fitting • Syn: appropriate; pertinent; suitable • Ant: irrelevant

  9. hermetic Definition Example That medicine should be packed in hermetic containers. • (adj) tightly sealed • Syn: airtight

  10. meretricious Definition Example She was naturally beautiful, so no one knew why she wore such meretriciouslooking clothing. • (adj) attractive in a cheap, flashy way • Syn: gaudy; showy; tawdry • Ant: restrained; tasteful

  11. querulous Definition Example The querulous child on the plane annoyed the other passengers. • (adj) complaining; grumbling • Syn: fretful; peevish • Ant: complacent; satisfied

  12. flaccid Definition Example The retired athlete’s muscles became flaccid after years without exercise. • (adj) flabby • Syn: weak; feeble • Ant: solid; taut

  13. hospice Definition Example The new hospice for cancer patients opened in July. • (n) a shelter for travelers, orphans, or the ill or destitute

  14. egregious Definition Example His remark was so egregious that it shocked everyone at the party. • (adj) remarkably bad; outrageous • Syn: flagrant; gross • Ant: moderate

  15. ratiocinate Definition Example Because alcohol had dulled his mind, he was no longer able to ratiocinate clearly. • (v) to reason; to think

  16. foment Definition Example At the convention, people were hired to foment disruptions during the senator’s speech. • (v) to stir up; to incite • Syn: instigate; arouse • Ant: quell; curb