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Vocabulary Power
21 &22
Term | Definition |
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feign | pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury). |
disconcerting | causing one to feel unsettled |
epiphany | sudden and profound understanding of something |
predilection | a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something |
coerce | persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats |
exhort | strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something |
exacerbate | make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse |
temper | serve as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something) |
precept | a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought |
droll | curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement |
expedient | (of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral |
unfathomable | incapable of being fully explored or understood |
detrimental | tending to cause harm |
convivial | (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable |
affable | friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to |
ostentatious | characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice |
laconic | (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words |
evanescent | soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence |
caustic | able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action |
propitious | giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable |