IB Eng HL1 week 14 vocab

anomaly

Different from the standard.

appall

Dismay or horrify.

composure

State or feeling calm and in control of oneself.

copious

Abundant in supply or quantity.

decadence

Culture decline shown through indulgence.

equivocal

Open to more than one interpretation/ double meaning.

intangible

Not having physical presence.

meager

Lacking in quantity/ quality, or thin.

ponderous

Laborious, clumsy due to weight/pressure.

proximity

Nearness/ closeness in space, time or relationship.

rectify

To correct.

scapegoat

Person who takes the blame sometimes for convenience (biblical).

mien

Person's looks or manner which indicate character or mood.

stint

Supply an ungenerous amount (stingy).