ostentatious (adj.) from latin ostentare, to show off characterized by showiness meant to impress...

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Vocabulary Week 8/30-9/3

Ostentatious (adj.)From Latin ostentare, to show offCharacterized by showiness meant to impress others

Insidious (adj.)From Latin insidere, to sit upon, lie in wait forDoing harm in a subtle or imperceptible manner

Idiosyncratic (adj.)From Greek idiosunkrasia, personal, temperamentPeculiar to a specific individual or group

Faux Pas (noun) pronunciation - fo paFrom French faux pas, falseA social blunder

Fastidious (adj.)From Middle English fastidious, squeamish, particular1. Possessing or displaying meticulous attention to detail2. Excessively scrupulous or sensitive, especially in

matters of taste

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