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Lesson 13 Test Date: March 14th. Holocaust (n) – a great or complete destruction of life Embroil (v) – to draw into a conflict or fight Anachronism (n) – something existing outside of its proper time Denigrate (v) – to attack the reputation of; to speak ill of
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Lesson 13 Test Date: March 14th • Holocaust (n) – a great or complete destruction of life • Embroil (v) – to draw into a conflict or fight • Anachronism (n) – something existing outside of its proper time • Denigrate (v) – to attack the reputation of; to speak ill of • Humane (adj) – kind; compassionate
Effusive (adj) – emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative • Defunct (adj) – no longer in existence • Lackey ( n) – slavish follower • Envisage (v) – to form a mental picture • Lament (v) – to mourn • Gape (v) – to stare with an open mouth
Impertinent (adj) – rude and disrespectful • Haughty (adj) – arrogant; proud • Nemesis (n) – someone or something a person cannot conquer or achieve; a hated enemy • Lethal (adj) – deadly; fatal