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Anthony Vocab words
Vocab words for lessons 7-9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| lariat | a long rope with an adjustable loop at one end |
| mesa | a flat topped hill with steep sides |
| blunt | not sharp or pointed |
| coarse | not fine in texture; rough |
| sheen | shine; brightness |
| dense | very thick; tightly packed together |
| dingy | dirty; grimy |
| radiant | giving out light or heat; filled with joy |
| siesta | an afternoon rest or nap |
| opaque | not letting light through |
| perpetual | continuing without interruption |
| escapade | a reckless, sometimes illegal, adventure |
| bolero | a fast Spanish dance |
| poncho | a blanketlike cloak with a center head hole |
| fiesta | a festival or religious holiday |
| guerrilla | a member of an unofficial military group |
| stampede | a sudden racing of startled animals |
| mustang | a wild horse of the North American plains |
| totter | to sway as if about to fall |
| scurry | to run hurriedly; scamper |
| fleet | moving swiftly; rapidly |
| stride | a long step; a step forward |
| linger | to delay in leaving; remain alive |
| transparent | letting light through; obvious |
| tinge | a tint; a trace of color |
| mingle | to become mixed or blended |
| nimble | moving quickly and lightly |
| saunter | to walk in a relaxed and carefree way |
| brisk | lively; energetic |
| irridescent | having shiny and rainbowlike colors |
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