unit 4 vocab updated

artifact

an object made by humans from a specific time period, like a tool, weapon, or piece of jewelry, that tells us about that culture.

belie

to give a false impression or show the opposite of what’s true.

defile

to ruin or make something dirty, especially something that is considered sacred or pure.

desiccate

to dry something out completely.

emigrate

to leave your own country to live permanently in another.

emulate

to copy or try to match someone you admire.

enigmatic

mysterious or hard to understand.

fathom

(verb) to understand something deeply; (noun) a unit used to measure the depth of water.

glisten

(verb) to shine with reflected light; (noun) the shine or sparkle something gives off.

grating

(adj.) annoying or irritating; (noun) a metal cover with spaces that lets light and air through but blocks bigger things.

immaculate

perfectly clean, flawless, or morally pure.

indifference

a lack of interest or concern; not caring either way.

inscrutable

impossible to figure out or understand.

interminable

seems like it will never end; endless.

intransigence

refusal to change your opinion or compromise; stubbornness.

lush

(adj.) growing thick and healthy (like plants); rich and luxurious in appearance or feel.

nuptial

relating to marriage or weddings.

patina

the look something gets over time that shows age or gives it character.

permeate

to spread through or fill a space completely (like a smell or feeling).

pious

very religious, or acting as if you are religious or morally good.

primitive

very simple, old-fashioned, or from an early stage of development.