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Vocabulary List, Week 10

1. illuminate: to bring light to something, either literally or figuratively 2. voluminous: of great volume or size 3. banter: an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks 4. amiable: friendly 5. phobia: a persistent, irrational fear of something 6. dungeon: a strong, dark prison cell, usually underground 7. defame: to attack the good name or reputation of someone or something by saying or publishing something maliciously or falsely 8. profane: indecent or obscene 9. detest: to dislike intensely 10. merit: claim to respect and praise