Book 11 · College prep
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Book 11 · College prep

Chapter 6 · List 6 · Intellect & innovation

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anathema (n)
A formal curse; something detested.
avuncular (adj)
Kindly like an uncle.
convivial (adj)
Friendly; sociable.
eclectic (adj)
Drawing from diverse sources.
epigram (n)
A short witty saying.
intrinsic (adj)
Belonging naturally.
inveterate (adj)
Long-established as a habit.
munificent (adj)
Very generous.
nascent (adj)
Just coming into existence.
perspicacious (adj)
Having keen insight.
philistine (n)
A person hostile to culture.
propitious (adj)
Favourable.
puerile (adj)
Childishly silly.
redoubtable (adj)
Formidable.
saturnine (adj)
Gloomy in temperament.