Unit 1 terms and definitions for English 11

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Licentious

(Adj): Morally unrestrained

Numismatist

(N): A coin collector

Paucity

(N): A scarcity; lack

Fatalistic

(Adj): Believing that all events in life are predetermined by fate.

Obtrude

(V): To force oneself into a situation uninvited; to intrude.

Pensive

(Adj): Dreamily thoughtful

Lackadaisical

(Adj): Uninterested; listless

Alienate

(V): To turn away feelings or affections.

Elated

(Adj): To be in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful.

Epigram

(N): A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever or amusing way.

Amalgamate

(V): To combine

Demented

(Adj): Insane; mad

Hone

(V): To sharpen

Beleaguer

(V): To besiege by encircling (as with an army); to harass.

Gorge

(V): To eat or swallow greedily.

Antiquated

(Adj): No longer used or useful; obsolete

Opiate

(N): Drug used to cause sleep or bring relief from pain.

Dally

(V): To waste time, to dawdle.

Felonious

(Adj): Of or constituting a major crime.

Caricature

(N): An exaggerated portrayal of one’s features.