LOF Ch. 12 Vocabulary

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What does 'elephantine' mean?

Back

Of great mass; huge and bulky.

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What does 'obscurity' refer to?

Back

The state of being indistinct due to lack of light.

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What does the word 'inimical' mean?

Back

Tending to obstruct or cause harm.

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What is the meaning of 'antiphonal'?

Back

Containing or using responses; alternating.

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What does 'ensconce' mean?

Back

To fix firmly.

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What does 'ephemeral' mean?

Back

Lasting for a very short time.

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What is the meaning of 'cacophony'?

Back

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

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What does 'sanguine' mean?

Back

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

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What does 'mendacious' mean?

Back

Not telling the truth; lying.

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What is the meaning of 'quixotic'?

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Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.