English I Vocab - Set 1
Published on Nov 19, 2015
CCES English I vocab set 1
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Anoint
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Anoint: (v) a. to apply an ointment or oily liquid to by rubbing or sprinkling; b. to smear with any liquid; c. to choose formally
Cultivate
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Cultivate - (v) a. to prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops; b. to promote or improve the growth of (a plant or crop) by labor and attention
Extol
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Extol - (v) a. to praise highly, laud
Firmament
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Firmament - (n) a. the arch or vault of heaven, sky
Harlot - (n) a. a prostitute, whore
Immolate
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Immolate - (v) a. to sacrifice; b. to kill as a sacrificial victim, as by fire; c. to destroy by fire
Lament - (v) a. to express grief or mourning; b. to be very sorry for, regret
Libation - (n) a. a pouring out of wine or other liquid in honor of a deity; b. the liquid poured out; c. an intoxicating beverage
Quaff - (v) a. to drink copiously and with hearty enjoyment
Travail
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