Vocabulary List #7

Vocabulary List #7English 11 Academic1. adroit(adjective) skillful; clever

Synonym: masterful; expert

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2. macroscopic(adjective) large enough to be seen with an unaided eye

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3. fatuous(adjective) foolish; silly

Synonym: senseless; mindless; dopey

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4. bovine(adjective) pertaining to cows or cattle

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5. affectation(noun) a phony attitude

Synonym: insincerity

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6. knell(noun) the sound of a bell when it is ringing slowly for a death or a funeral

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7. callow(adjective) young and inexperienced

Synonym: immature; juvenile

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8. patent(adjective) evident; obvious

Synonym: apparent; clear

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9. sagacious(adjective) having keen perception and sound judgment

Synonym: wise; intelligent

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10. rationalize(verb) to make an excuse for

Synonym: justify

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