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Lesson Ten

Lesson Ten. English II. idolatry. Definition. Example. (n) excessive or blind adoration; worship of an object. The priest accused them of idolatry for worshipping a statue. adulterate. Definition. Example. (v) to make impure; to contaminate syn : taint; corrupt ant: refine; refined.

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Lesson Ten

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  1. Lesson Ten English II

  2. idolatry Definition Example • (n) excessive or blind adoration; worship of an object • The priest accused them of idolatry for worshipping a statue.

  3. adulterate Definition Example • (v) to make impure; to contaminate • syn: taint; corrupt • ant: refine; refined • The fumes from the automobiles adulterate the air.

  4. emanate Definition Example • (v) to come forth; to send forth • syn: rise; emerge • She tried to control her anger, but harsh words began to emanate from her lips.

  5. garish Definition Example • (adj) tastelessly gaudy • syn: showy; glaring; flashy • ant: sedate; conservative • The gypsy costumes were too garish for my taste.

  6. immutable Definition Example • (adj) unchangeable; fixed • syn: enduring • ant: flexible; changeable • The laws of nature are immutable.

  7. diadem Definition Example • (n) a crown • Peter referred to his wife’s blonde hair as her golden diadem.

  8. bucolic Definition Example • (adj) pertaining to the countryside; rural; rustic • syn: pastoral • ant: urban • The bucolic setting of the old inn made it a popular retreat from the city.

  9. redolent Definition Example • (adj) having a pleasant odor • syn: aromatic • ant: acrid • The new fabric softener is advertised as being redolent of a spring day.

  10. impecunious Definition Example • (adj) without money; penniless • syn: destitute; indigent • ant: affluent; prosperous • Though impecunious, the man’s pride prevented him from asking for help.

  11. sedition Definition Example • (n) rebellion or resistance against the government • syn: treachery; disloyalty • The rebels were charged with sedition when they protested the new dictator.

  12. defile Definition Example • (v) to pollute; to corrupt • The oil spill defiled the entire bay.

  13. gratuitous Definition Example • (adj) unnecessary or uncalled for • He always gave gratuitous advice whether someone wanted it or not.

  14. onus Definition Example • (n) a burden; a responsibility • syn: obligation • When father died, Jake had the onus of running the farm.

  15. impious Definition Example • (adj) disrespectful toward God • syn: irreligious; profane • ant: devout; pious • Some consider laughing in church to be impious behavior.

  16. caveat Definition Example • (n) a warning • syn: admonition; caution • John had so much confidence in his ability that he did not heed the old caveat about swimming alone.

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