Mrs. Jaeger Lesson 15 Vocab

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Complement

Back 1

N. 1. Something that completes or makes perfect.

2. The number or amount that makes up a whole.

V. To bring to completion or perfection

Front 2

Component

Back 2

N. Any of the more important parts of a whole

Adj. Contributing to form a whole

Front 3

Conjure

Back 3

V. To call forth by magic, or as if by magic

Front 4

Emphasize

Back 4

V. To give special attention to; to stress

Front 5

Homage

Back 5

N. Honor or respect shown publicly

Front 6

Impromptu

Back 6

Adj. Unplanned

Adv. Without preparation

Front 7

Lush

Back 7

Adj. Marked by richness of growth, especially of vegetation

Front 8

Medley

Back 8

N. 1. A mixture of often unrelated things

2. A selection of musicfrom various sources, played as one piece

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Oblige

Back 9

V. 1. To require someone to do something for legal, social, or moral reasons

2. To earn the Gratitude of

3. To do a favor for

Front 10

Pretentious

Back 10

Adj. Drawing undeserved or inappropriate attention to oneself; showy

Front 11

Prowess

Back 11

N. Great skill or ability

Front 12

Rustic

Back 12

Adj. 1. Of or relating to Country Life or people

2. Lacking Elegance or polish

N. A country person, especially one thought of as simple or crude

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Subtle

Back 13

Adj. 1. So slight as to not be easily seen or understood

2. Able to understand fine shades of meaning

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Vocation

Back 14

N. A person's employment; occupation

Front 15

Warble

Back 15

V. To sing in a melodious manner