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Vocab 5. Acuity (noun)  N: sharpness of mind or Senses Her results on the test showed her mental acuity.

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1 Vocab 5

2 Acuity (noun)  N: sharpness of mind or Senses Her results on the test showed her mental acuity.

3 Delineate (Verb) Verb: to portray, sketch or describe in accurate and vivid detail

4 Idiosyncrasy (Noun)  A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify Her idiosyncrasy of having to sing during passing is odd.

5 Nuance (noun) A subtle or slight variation, shade of difference – in color, meaning, quality

6 Reputed (Adj)  Adj: according to reputation or general belief; alleged  He is reputed to be a career criminal

7 Sumptuous (adj) Costly, rich, magnificent My hotel room was positively sumptuous!

8 Ubiquitous (adj) Present, existing everywhere Starbucks is ubiquitous; there is one on every street corner

9 Penchant (noun) A strong attraction or inclination Often used for craving or strong interest in Since I started my diet, I have had a penchant for all kinds of fruit.

10 Figment (noun) A fabrication of the mind Something made-up Everything you are afraid of are all figments of your imagination.

11 Esoteric (adj) Intended for or understood by only a select few. Jargon Private, secret The esoteric directions could only have been understood by electronics experts.


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