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Lesson Fifteen

Lesson Fifteen. English I. licentious. Definition. Example. Like St. Augustine, many people desire to give up a licentious life, but not just yet. ( adj ) morally unrestrained syn : immoral, lewd ant: chaste, pure. macabre. Definition. Example.

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Lesson Fifteen

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  1. Lesson Fifteen

    English I
  2. licentious Definition Example Like St. Augustine, many people desire to give up a licentious life, but not just yet. (adj) morally unrestrained syn: immoral, lewd ant: chaste, pure
  3. macabre Definition Example Dr. Jekyll’s clean-cut features faded and were replaced by the macabre face of the hideous Mr. Hyde. (adj) horrible, grim syn: ghastly, sinister ant: beautiful, lovely
  4. mandarin Definition Example There were nine classes of mandarins in the Chinese Empire. (n) influential person
  5. martial Definition Example After being defeated, the small country was ruled by martial law for several months. (adj) warlike; military
  6. melee Definition Example By the time the police arrived, the melee was over. (n) noisy, confused fight
  7. mendicant Definition Example Although he was a mendicant, he begged not for himself but for the poor and hungry. (n) a beggar
  8. mesmerize Definition Example The exquisite music and spinning dancers mesmerized the audience. (v) to hypnotize
  9. minion Definition Example Although only a minion who usually ran errands, on occasion he filled in for the “great one.” (n) a fawning, servile follower syn: lackey ant: leader
  10. mitigate Definition Example The death of the two recruits did not serve to mitigate the rigors of our basic training. (v) to make less severe; to become milder syn: relieve ant: exacerbate, aggravate
  11. modicum Definition Example A modicum of relief from the heat came in the form of a sudden shower. (n) a small amount syn: bit ant: abundance
  12. nadir Definition Example Because of the violence and inhumanity, many thought that civilization had reached its nadir during this period. (n) lowest point ant: zenith
  13. narcissistic Definition Example The child star’s narcissistic attitude kept her from having any friends. (adj) conceited; one having excessive self-love and self-absorption syn: vain ant: humble, modest
  14. nefarious Definition Example One of the most nefarious characters of the Old West was Billy the Kid. (adj) very wicked syn: villainous ant: blessed, good, honest
  15. nemesis Definition Example Do you know the name of Sherlock Holmes’ nemesis? (n) someone or something a person cannot conquer or achieve; a hated enemy syn: rival, feared opponent
  16. neophyte Definition Example Although only a neophyte, she outshone the more seasoned performers. (n) a beginner syn: novice, amateur ant: expert, veteran
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