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Vocabulary: Desecrate, Evanescent, Paragon, Provincial, Usurp, Supercilious, Quizzes of English Language

Definitions for ten english terms: desecrate, evanescent, paragon, provincial, usurp, supercilious, indigent, steadfast, callous, and heed. Desecrate means to treat with extreme disrespect and violate the sacredness of something highly valued. Evanescent refers to something that gradually disappears or fades away. A paragon is a model of excellence or perfection. Provincial denotes a limited and narrow outlook or unsophisticated perspective. Usurp means to seize power or position by force or without right. Supercilious indicates a proud or scornful attitude. Indigent signifies not having enough to live on and being very poor. Steadfast means firmly and consistently loyal. Callous refers to being hardened in mind or feelings. Heed means to pay attention to.

What you will learn

  • What does 'paragon' mean in this context?
  • What is the antonym for 'provincial'?
  • What is the definition of 'desecrate'?

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TERM 1
desecrate
DEFINITION 1
to treat with extreme disrespect; to violate the sacredness(of
something highly valued)
TERM 2
evanescent
DEFINITION 2
gradually disappearing; fading away like a vapor
TERM 3
paragon
DEFINITION 3
a model of excellence of perfection (BMW)
TERM 4
provincial
DEFINITION 4
limited and narrow in outlook; unsophisticated
TERM 5
usurp
DEFINITION 5
to seize power or position by force or without right
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TERM 1

desecrate

DEFINITION 1

to treat with extreme disrespect; to violate the sacredness(of

something highly valued)

TERM 2

evanescent

DEFINITION 2

gradually disappearing; fading away like a vapor

TERM 3

paragon

DEFINITION 3

a model of excellence of perfection (BMW)

TERM 4

provincial

DEFINITION 4

limited and narrow in outlook; unsophisticated

TERM 5

usurp

DEFINITION 5

to seize power or position by force or without right

TERM 6

supercilious

DEFINITION 6

proud; scornful; looking down on others

TERM 7

indigent

DEFINITION 7

not having enough to live on; very poor; improverished

TERM 8

steadfast

DEFINITION 8

firmly and consistently loyal

TERM 9

callous

DEFINITION 9

hardened in mind or feelings

TERM 10

heed

DEFINITION 10

to pay attention to