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A-Z Vocab
Question | Answer |
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Askew | out of proper position or arrangement Synonym: crooked |
Belligerent | having an aggressive or fighting attitude Synonym: bully, quarrelsome, combative |
Canny | clever, shrewd, cautious Synonym: wise |
Docile | easily taught, easily led, managed Synonym: gentile, calm, obedient |
Eccentric | deviating from recognized or usual methods Synonym: odd, irregular |
Frugal | avoid unnecessary spending Synonym: thrifty, economical |
Gingerly | cautiously, delicately, tenderly Synonym: softly |
Hors d'oeuvre | portion of food served before the main course of a meal Synonym: appetizer |
Irrelevant | not applicable; off the subject Synonym: unnecessary |
Jeopardize | expose to danger Synonym: at risk |
Kosher | food fit according to Jewish law generally ethical, proper |
Lethargic | sluggish or drowsy Synonym: lazy |
Mesmerize | fascinate, hypnotize Synonym: fascinate, hypnotized, intrigued, interested, awed |
Novice | one who is new to the circumstances in which he or she is placed Synonym: beginner |
Obliterate | to destroy, cause to disappear Synonym: remove |
Pertinent | appropriate, relevant Synonym: important |
Quandary | state of puzzlement, indecision, hesitation, dilemma Synonym: doubt |
Redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal Synonym: more than enough |
Synopsis | summary |
Tenacity | persistence and drive Synonym: determination |
Ubiquitous | constantly encountered, being or appearing to be everywhere Synonym: widespread |
Volition | act of willing or choosing Synonym: free-will |