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Language of Protection: A Glossary of Uncommon Words

Explore a lexicon of unique terms such as aegis, claque, and eleemosynary, learning meanings like patronage and philanthropic activities. This eclectic collection will inform and entertain word enthusiasts.

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Language of Protection: A Glossary of Uncommon Words

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  1. Aegis – (n) protection; patronage *** aEGiS – egg shell protects egg

  2. Apprise – (v) inform; notify ***advise

  3. Bibulous – (adj) fond of drinking; inebrious *** bebir = to drink in Spanish

  4. Claque – (n) fan club; people hired to applaud ***a claque would clap for their team

  5. Deracinate – (v) uproot; eliminate all traces of; eradicate ***eliminate, eradicate

  6. Eleemosynary – (adj) charitable; philanthropic *** charity

  7. Indigenous- (adj) originating in the nation where found; native; inborn *** “in the genes”

  8. Lachrymose – (adj) given to tears; mournful; tearful *** morose

  9. Lexicon – (n) – dictionary of a language; glossary; wordbook *** language

  10. Melee – (n) confused struggle; violent free-for-all; brawl; scuffle *** “Hey, Hey! Stop that MELEE!”

  11. Microcosm – (n) a miniature world; model of larger system *** microscopic cosmos

  12. Miniscule – (adj) very small, tiny(n) lowercase letter *** miniature

  13. Obfuscate – (v) to darken; to confuse or bewilder *** to obscure

  14. Paternalism – (n) policy of treating or governing as a father does with his children *** paternity

  15. Polarize – (v) to cause to concentrate around two conflicting positions; divide; alienate *** be positioned at opposite poles

  16. Purview – (n) range or scope of something; jurisdiction *** be in view

  17. Sanguine – (adj) having a ruddy complexion; cheerful; flushed; rosy *** when we win my face is sanguine!

  18. Solecism – (n) ungrammatical usage; misusage; blunder; faux pas *** don’t sing a SOLO if you have a bad voice!

  19. Vassal – (n) a subordinate or dependent; a servant (adj) subservient *** my vassal cleans my castle

  20. Verisimilitude – (n) quality of appearing to be true; realism; lifelikeness *** very true to similar to

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