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Vocab Gold Lesson 4
Vocab Gold Lesson 4
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English
9th Grade
02/02/2010

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Term
aggrandize (v)
Definition
to make greater in power, influence, stature or reputation;
to exaggerate, or make something seem greater than it is
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exorbitant (adj)
Definition
extreme, unreasonable expense or price; being beyond reasonable or proper limits
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grandiose (adj)
Definition
trying to seem important; characterised by pretended grandeur; grand; magnificent in size, beauty, or scope; impressive
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gratutitous (adj)
Definition
unnecessary; unjustified
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intemperate (adj)
Definition
excessive; lacking moderation
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multifarious (adj)
Definition
having great variety; diverse
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opulence (n)
Definition
wealth; affluence
great abundance, often to excess; lavishness
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profligate (adj)
Definition
recklessly wasteful; wildly extravagant
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satiate (v)
Definition
to fully satisfy an appetite or desire
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surfeit (n)
Definition
an excessive amount
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surfeit (v)
Definition
to feed or supply to excess or disgust; to overindulge
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