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Ch 1-5 vocab english
Term | Definition |
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levity | lightness of manner of speech |
meander | to move/wander aimlessly or stray |
peripheral | of minor importance or relevance; only slightly connected |
vacillated | sway indecisively between two opinions |
eloquent | extremely expressive and persuasive |
unobtrusive | not readily noticeable or eye catching |
jargon | the specialized language of people in the same proffession |
substantiate | to prove the truth of; confirm; verify |
dearth | a scarcity or lack |
copious | abundant |
querelous | complaining or whining |
lampoon | to attack or ridicule through humor |
reproach | blame; a rebuke |
brevity | briefness, shortness |
torpor | a state of inactivity |
heist | a theft |
frivilous | not sensible or serious; silly |
clemency | mercy in judgment; leniency |
unscathed | not harmed |
respite | short period of rest |
parsimonious | too thrifty; stingy; miserly |
prodigal | wasteful and reckless with money |
exuberance | high spirited enthusiasm |
writhe | to twist and turn in pain or discomfort |
decadence | a condition of deterioration; decay |
exemplary | worthy of imitation; praiseworthy |
insolvent | unable to pay debts; penniless |
coalesce | merge to form one whole |
surreptitious | done in secret or sly way; stealthy |
incidental | occurring as a minor consequence of something more important |
misanthrope | person who hates or distrusts humans |
progeny | children |
effervescent | bubbling with high spirits; exhilerated |
dispassionate | not influenced by emotion; impartial |
brusque | rudely abrupt; curt |
nonchalance | casual indifference; lack of concern |
indefatigueable | untiring |
stoic | seemingly unaffected by pain |
voracious | ravenous; consuming or eager to consume large amounts |
morose | very gloomy or sullen |
fledgling | new and unexperienced; newly hatched |
opulence | luxury |
hackneyed | overused; stale |
proximity | closeness |
unassailable | impossible to deny |
voluminous | big; bulky |
supplant | take the place of |
affinity | natural attraction or liking |
sagacious | wise; sensible |
incessant | constant; without stopping |