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Vocab G - Unit 5
=1. acuity, n. - sharpness, esp. of mind or senses= =2. delineate, v. - to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail; to show in a picture= =3. depraved, adj. - marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles= =4. enervate, v. - to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of; to hamstring= =5. esoteric, adj. - intended to be understood by a select few, private, secret= =6. fecund, adj. - fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive= =7. fiat, n. - an arbitrary order or decree; a command or act of will= =8. figment, n. - a fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion= =9. garner, v. - to acquire as the result of effort; to store for future use= =10. hallow, v. - to set apart as holy or sacred; to honor greatly= =11. idiosyncrasy, n. - a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify= =12. ignominy, n. - shame and disgrace= =13. mundane, adj. - earthly, relating to practical affairs; concerned with what is ordinary= =14. nuance, n. - a subtle variation (as in color, meaning, quality), a shade of difference= =15. overweening, adj. - conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate= =16. penchant, n. - a strong attraction or inclination= =17. reputed, adj. - according to reputation; alleged= =18. sophistry, n. - a fallacy; reasoning that seems plausible, but is not actually logical= =19. sumptuous, adj. - costly, rich, magnificent= =20. ubiquitous, adj. - present or existing everywhere=

Monday, May 23

 * Watch Channel 4 BBC Further Bus movie
 * discuss book

Tuesday, May 24

 * first 4 words - Vocab Unit 5