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Lessons 21 and 22. Adulterate . To make pure by adding improper, inferior, or unnecessary ingredients. Bane: (noun). The cause of great harm, ruin, or death A source of constant annoyance and frustration From old English bana , “destroyer”. Boon: (noun).
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Adulterate To make pure by adding improper, inferior, or unnecessary ingredients
Bane: (noun) • The cause of great harm, ruin, or death • A source of constant annoyance and frustration From old English bana, “destroyer”
Boon: (noun) A benefit or blessing, especially one that is timely. From Old Norse bon, “prayer”
Inimical: (adjective) • harmful; injurious • Unfriendly, hostile
Malevolent: (adjective) • Having or showing ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious • Having evil or harmful influence From Latin mal-, “bad” + velle, “to wish”
Panacea: (noun) From Greek pan-, “all” + akos, “true” A remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties; a cure-all
Tending to cause death or harm From Latin pernicies, “destruction” Pernicious: (adjective)
Salutary: (adjective) • Helpful or designed to be helpful; remedial • Favorable to health; wholesome
Toxic: (adjective) Poisonous; capable of causing injury or death by chemical means From old Persian taxsa, “arrow”
Vitiate: (verb) To reduce the value, quality, or effectiveness of
Auspices: (noun) Sponsorship, support, or protection
favorable; promising success Marked by success; prosperous From Latin avis, “bird” + spec, “look” Auspicious: (adjective)
Circumspect: (adjective) Cautious; prudent; mindful of circumstances and potential consequences
Despicable: (adjective) Deserving of scorn, contempt, or a low opinion
Contemplating ones own thoughts and feelings; self-examining Introspective: (adjective)
Perspicuous: (adjective) Clearly expressed; easy to understand
Seemingly true, but actually false From Latin species, based on spek, based on “look” Specious: (adjective)
Spectacle: (noun) • An impressive public performance or display • A public display of bad behavior
A ghost or spirit A haunting or disturbing image or possibility Specter: (noun)
Spectrum: (noun) • A band of color or sound, within its wavelength arrange in order • A broad range of related qualities or ideas