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Lesson 6 Eng. Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Adversary - Noun | an aponent or enemy |
Bizarre - Adjective | very on in style, manor, or appearance; weird |
Donor - Noun | one who donates something, such as money, blood, or a body part; a giver |
Escalate - Verb | to make or become larger or more intense |
Furtive - Adjective | sly or sneaky; don in a secretive way to avoid being noticed |
High-Strung - Adjective | very nervous, tense, or sensitive; excitible |
Hinder - Verb | to make difficult or delay the movement or progress of; to hold back |
Imminent - Adjective | about to happen; likely to occur soon |
Indisputable - Adjective | not open to dispute or doubt; unquestionable |
Livelihood - Noun | a means of supporting life; the way one makes a living |
Outspoken - Adjective | not shy about speaking out; expressed boldly & openly |
Plenteous - Adjective | having or producing a large supply; more than enough; plentiful |
Quota - Noun | a fixed share or amount assigned to any one person, group, country, & so on |
Somber - Adjective - 1 | dark & gloomy |
Somber - Adjective - 2 | sad & thoughtful; serious& formal |
Tarry - Verb - 1 | to delay or be slow in starting an action, hesitate |
Tarry - Verb - 2 | to remain in place; to stay for a time |