Vocab 12 imp

implicit

Understood but not directly expressed; implied.

clangor

A loud, harsh noise or clang.

prosaic

Having a dull or ordinary quality; unimaginative.

paraphrase

To restate or reword something in different terms, often to clarify meaning.

extenuate

To lessen the seriousness or degree of

winsome

charming, attractive, or appealing in a sweet or innocent way.

enhance

increase

sanctimonious

making a show of being morally superior to others.

ostentatious

characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

incisive

showing keen insight or understanding.

cupidity

extreme greed for material wealth

paragon

perfect embodiment of a concept

caricature

drawing especially for comedic effect

politic

showing good judgment

enthrall

to hold spellbound

absolve

to free from blame or responsibility

contiguous

sharing a common border; touching

scintillating

sparkling or shining brightly

deleterious

harmful to living things

redundant

no longer needed or useful