Mr. Radin: English II Honors/PIB 2nd Quarter Outside Reading Vocabulary 1. Ramification: a consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome 2. Libel: a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation 3. Synergy: the interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc. 4. Eccentric: deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd 5. Superfluous: being more than is sufficient or required; excessive 6. Augment: to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase: 7. Innocuous: not harmful or offensive 8. Olfactory: of or relating to the sense of smell 9. Divulge: make known (private or sensitive information) 10. Hegemony: leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others 11. Façade: a superficial appearance or illusion of something 12. Inundate: to flood; cover or overspread with water; deluge 13. Vehement: showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense 14. Ominous: giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious 15. Gravitas: dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner 16. Primordial: existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval 17. Gambit: any maneuver by which one seeks to gain an advantage 18. Mitigate: to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain 19. Pariah: an outcast 20. Austere: severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance
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