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ROTHMC Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Admonish | To speak in a way of disapproval, scolding gently |
Raucous | loud and unpleasant to listen to |
Pensive | quietly sad or thoughtful |
Undaunted | not afraid or frightened to continue doing something |
Transposed | to change the position or order of things |
Penchant | a strong liking |
Temerity | actions in a reckless and bold way, being confident |
Imparious | having or showing the proud and unpleasant attitude, arrogant |
Scoff | to show disrespect |
fibrous | containing long slender threads |
gait | manner of walking or running |
formidable | causing fear or dread |
penetrating | entering into or piercing |
glared | to stare at angrily |
lynched | hang illegally, usually by a mob without trial |
resiliency | spring back quickly or recovering strength quickly |
donned | to put on (wear) |
embittered | to become bitter or resentful |
coddling | pampering or treating gently |
relent | to give into pity, to become less harsh |
precariously | dangerously |
cloaking | hiding or covering up |