chemistry-chapter 22

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Pretext

an excuse; a strategy intended to conceal something

Temper

to bring down in tone; to moderate; to soften

Devout

devoted to religion; sincere

Debut

a first appearance before the public

Succint

expressed without wasted words

Purge

to purify by eliminating unwanted material

Sentinel

one who keeps watch

Exquisite

of extreme beauty or excellence

Rapport

concord; a trustful relationship; harmony

Rife

prevalent, abundant

Adorn

to add beauty; to decorate

Lucid

easily understood, clear

Aesthetic

relating to beauty

Malleable

able to be pounded; capable of being molded

Demnure

coy; modest; reserved

Bemuse

to confuse or stupefy

Concurrent

happening at the same time; acting together

Ludicrous

ridiculous or exaggerated as to cause or deserve laughter

Charade

an obvious pretense or deception

Astute

showing clear awarness, esp. with respect to one’s own concerns

Stratum

a level or layer

Intrepid

bold; fearless

Capacious

able to contain or hold much

Brevity

briefness

Poignant

sharply painful to the feelings