2. Vocabulary Lesson 4 1. efficacious (adj.): effective; producing the desired outcome HINT: effect 2. catharsis (n.): a release of emotional tension HINT: 3. inundate (v.): to overwhelm; to fill beyond capacity HINT: You might be inundated with dates. 4. revere (v.): to regard with respect, awe, or adoration HINT: 5. internecine (adj.): mutually destructive HINT:
3. 6. risible (adj.): relating to laughter; laughable HINT: 7. sybaritic (adj.): marked by luxury or pleasure HINT: 8. crepuscular (adj.): pertaining to twilight HINT: 9. kudos (n.): acclaim or praise HINT: 10. estrange (v.): to alienate HINT: to make strange
4. 11. intrinsic (adj.): of or relating to a thing’s basic nature; inherent HINT: 12. maxim (n.): an established principle; a truth or rule of conduct HINT: 13. putrid (adj.): rotten and foul smelling HINT: 14. servile (adj.): submissive; slavish HINT: servant 15. apocryphal (adj.): of questionable authenticity, but widely believed HINT: