Vocabulary Unit 9
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Vocabulary Unit 9
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Caustic:Adjective- Able to
dissolve or eat away by chemical action.
Sharp and biting.
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Acid is a highly caustic material.
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Censor:Noun- An official who
examines art for immoral, offensive, or dangerous,
and is empowered to remove this material.
Verb: To examine for and remove objectionable
material.
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Noun: Being a censor is a difficult job. It is not
always easy to distinguish art from
obscenity.Verb: Many parents think reality shows
should be censored.
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Censure:Noun- Open and
strong criticism or disapproval.
Verb- To severely criticize.
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I am wary of anyone who is quick to
censure and slow to forgive.
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Chagrin: Noun- Irritation,
embarrassment, or humiliation caused by
disappointment or frustration.
Verb- To cause such a feeling.
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Much to my chagrin, I made a fool of
myself in “Dancing with the teachers.”
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Charlatan:Noun- Anyone who claims to have skills or knowledge that he or she doesn’t
possess.
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The man who came to fix my dishwasher
was a complete charlatan. He had
no idea what he was doing.
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Chronic:Adjective-
Continuing over a long period of time or recurring often.
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My mother suffers from chronic
arthritis.
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Circuitous:Adjective- Indirect or
roundabout; long winded.
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I took the circuitous route home from
school.
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Circumspect:Adjective- Cautious
or prudent, especially in regard to the consequences
of actions or statements, tactful.
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Always be circumspect when
dealing with people you don’t know well.
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Circumvent:Verb- To get around or avoid, especially
by trickery or deception.
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We planned our route so as to
circumvent the road construction.
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Clandestine:Adjective- Concealed
from view so as to hide one’s purpose.
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The spy held a clandestine meeting
with officials from Russia.
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