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Chapter 3
Term | Definition |
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Permeate | To pass into or through every part of; to penetrate through the pores; to be diffused through; pervade; saturate |
Innuendo | An indirect comment about a person or thing,esp. of a disparaging or a derogatory nature |
Erroneous | Containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong |
Vehement | Strongly emotional; intense or passionate |
Cordial | Courteous and gracious; friendly; warm |
Impetuous | Characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive |
Vacuous | Lacking in ideas or intelligence |
Corpulent | Large or bulky of body; portly; stout; fat |
Provincial | Having the manner, and viewpoints considered characteristic of unsophisticated inhabitants of a province; rustic; narrow or illiberal |
Din | A loud, confused noise; a continued loud or tumultuous sound; noisy clamor |
Knickerbocker | Any New Yorker |
Fluctuate | To change continually; shift back and forth |
Sporadic | Appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time; occasional |
Divine Retribution | Punishment from a higher being for bad deeds or transgressions |
Rajah | A king or prince in India; a minor chief or dignitary |
Elicit | To draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke |
Valor | Heroic courage; bravery |
Somnambulatory | Related to sleep walking |
Denizen | An inhabitant; a resident; one that frequents a particular place |
Jaunty | Easy and sprightly in manner or bearing |