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English Lesson 17
Term | Definition |
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abominable | nasty;disgusting |
authorization | official permission or approval |
crucial | extremely important |
evaluate | figure out value, quality, or meaning |
fiery | 1. made of fire 2.like fire in color or temperature 3.having or showing strong emotion 4.excitable |
Implication | something that is hinted at or suggested at but not directly expressed |
Knead | 1.to prepare material, such as clay, by repeatedly pressing and folding it 2. to press,rub,or squeeze with the hands; to massage |
Picturesque | like a picture; fit for a picture |
Predator | 1. an animal that kills and eats other animals 2.lives by taking advantage of others;like a pirate |
Provoke | 1.to anger or annoy 2.to stir up action or feeling |
Reiterate | to say more than once, often for emphasis |
Saturate | 1.to soak completely 2. cause to be filled so much no more can be held |
Sediment | Matter that settles to the bottom of the liquid |
Thunderstruck | shocked or amazed |
Ulterior | deliberately concealed or kept hidden |