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Vocab Unit 12

Across
dull, lacking in distinction and originality; matter-of-fact, straightforward; characteristic of prose, not poetic, commonplace
a model of excellence or perfection; exemplar, ideal
to raise to a higher degree; to increase the value or desirability of, improve, magnify, heighten
Harmful, injurious, damaging, destructive
sharp, keen, penetrating (with a suggestion of decisiveness and effectiveness); acute, perceptive
to captivate, charm, hold spellbound; to enslave, to imprison; fascinate, enchant, attract, bewitch
implied or understood though unexpressed; without doubts or reservations, unquestioning; potentially contained in, unspoken but inferred
To lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making partial excuses, downplay
making a show of virtue or righteousness; hypocritically moralistic or pious, self-righteous, canting, holier-than-thou, not sincere
marked by conspicuous or pretentious display, showy; flashy, overdone
an eager desire for something; greed, craving, lust
Side by side, touching; near; adjacent in time
Down
charming, attractive, pleasing (often suggesting a childlike charm and innocence); engaging, delightful
extra, excess, more than is needed; wordy, repetitive; profuse, lush, unnecessary
To clear from blame, responsibility, or guilt, excuse, pardon
tending to cause harm or obstruct developments; unfriendly, hostile, antagonistic
(n.) a representation (especially a drawing) in which the subject's features are deliberately exaggerated, cartoon (v.) to present someone or something in a deliberately distorted way
(n.) a loud ringing sound, clamor (v.) to make a loud ringing noise
prudent, shrewdly conceived and developed; artful, expedient, tactful
Sparkling, twinkling, exceptionally brilliant (applied to mental or personal qualities), stimulating