The Education of Henry Adams Glossary

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The Education of Henry Adams Glossary

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deontology

(noun): the study of the nature of duty and obligations

imprimatur

(noun): an official approval or license that something is of a good standard

deliquesce

(verb): of becoming liquid during decomposition

ataxia

(noun): a loss in bodily movements

Dynasty

(noun): a succession of people from the same family

Vehement

(adjective): to express great energy / passionate

Contemptible

(adjective): someone who receives harsh judgment and deserves it

Meretricious

(adjective): attractive but have no value / trashy

whey-faced

(adjective): having a pale face results from fright

Sublime

(adjective): very beautiful, possessing amazing qualities

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