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Explore the concept of patronage as a form of aegis, providing support and sponsorship. Learn about the dynamics surrounding vassals and their feudal lords, paternalism, and more. Discover how individuals are under the patronage of others and the intricacies of this relationship.
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Vocabulary Unit 2 Level H
aegis Noun: protection; patronage; sponsorship
apprise Verb: to inform of; to make aware of by giving oral or written notice
bibulous Adjective: fond of or inclined to drink; absorbent
claque Noun: a group of people hired to applaud a performer or performance; enthusiastic or fawning admirers; an opera hat
deracinate Verb: to pull up by the roots; to root out, uproot, or dislocate; to eliminate all traces of
exegesis Noun: an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of a text)
indigenous Adjective: originating in the country or region where found, native; inborn; inherent
lachrymose Adjective: given to tears or weeping; causing to shed tears; mournful, lugubrious
lexicon Noun: a dictionary of a language; the special vocabulary of a person, group, or subject; a compendium
melee Noun: a confused struggle; a violent free-for-all; a tumultuous mingling
microcosm Noun: a miniature world or universe; a group or system viewed as the model of a larger group or system
minuscule Adjective: very small, tiny Noun: a lowercase letter
obfuscate Verb: to darken or obscure; to confuse or bewilder
paternalism Noun: the policy or practice of treating or governing people in the manner of a father dealing with his children
polarize Verb: to cause to concentrate around two conflicting or contrasting positions; to cause light to vibrate in a pattern
purview Noun: the range, extent, or scope of something; in law, the scope or limit of what is provided in a statute
sanguine Adjective: having a ruddy complexion; of a naturally cheerful, confident, or optimistic outlook
solecism Noun: a substandard or ungrammatical usage; a breach of etiquette; any impropriety or mistake
vassal Noun: a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he or she owes allegiance; a subordinate or dependent; a servant; Adjective: subservient
verisimilitude Noun: the quality of appearing to be true, real, likely, or probable