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12 CP Vocab Week 4. scapegoat. Noun One who bears the blame for an offense “Andy was frequently absent, so he was the perfect scapegoat for the other workers to blame for their own mistakes.”. atelier. Noun An artist or designer’s workshop
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scapegoat • Noun • One who bears the blame for an offense • “Andy was frequently absent, so he was the perfect scapegoat for the other workers to blame for their own mistakes.”
atelier • Noun • An artist or designer’s workshop • “The painter converted his garage into an atelier to work on his creative masterpieces.”
axiom • Noun • A universal truth; an established rule • “According to some people, the most important axiom of all is, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
dulcet • Adjective • Melodious, pleasing to the ear • “The opera singer’s dulcet voice earned her a prominent place in the upcoming production.”
usurp • Verb • To take over; to seize power • “The Duke tried to usurp Queen Elizabeth, but was defeated with the help of the people of England.”
patronizing • Adjective • Treating with condescension; acting superior • “Despite his patronizing treatment of the employees, the foreman was still well liked.”
archaic • Adjective • No longer current or applicable; antiquated • “Some states still have the archaic laws that regulate horse-and-buggy traffic.”
vacillate • Verb • To waver, to sway indecisively • “For years Bobby vacillated between liking one band and then another.”
talisman • Noun • A magical charm or superstitious object for protection or luck. • “The wizard claimed that no harm would come to anyone holding the talisman.”
rife • Adjective • Abundant; prevalent • “Be careful while shopping because that part of the city is rife with crime.”