<p> VOCAB- WEEK 4</p><p>1. Absolve (verb) To forgive; to free from guilt</p><p>Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.</p><p>Synonyms: exculpate, pardon</p><p>2. Camaraderie (noun) Spirit of friendship</p><p>The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.</p><p>Synonyms: sociability, espirit de corps</p><p>3. Demean (verb) To lower status</p><p>The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.</p><p>Synonyms: humble, degrade</p><p>4. Grandiose (adj) With an affectation of grandeur</p><p>The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.</p><p>Synonyms: pretentious, pompous</p><p>5. Oblivious (adj) Lacking awareness</p><p>Love-struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.</p><p>Synonyms: careless, heedless</p>