Unit 2

assuage

to ease; to calm
brandish

to wave menacingly
cynical

scornful of the motives of others
demoralize

to weaken the spirit of
despair

lack of hope
dignify

to add to the prestigue of
engulf

to overwhelm; to surround totally
ennoble

to add to the honor of; to dignify
grotesque

strange; distorted
impede

to block; to obstruct the way of
inert

unable to move or act
magnificent

outstanding; lavish
menace

threat; annoying person
minimize

to reduce to the smallest possible amount; to lessen
misconception

incorrect understanding
overtake

to take by surprise; to catch up with
profound

absolute; far reaching
sheepishly

in an embarrassed way
splendor

brilliance; magnificence
staid

serious or reserved in behavior

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Unit 2

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Unit 2 Vocab

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10/15/2012, 4:20:49 AM

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