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Vocab Stone Core 3
Vocabulary words for weeks 25-28
Term | Definition |
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Coalesce | to unite so as to form one mass, community, etc. |
Effulgence | a brilliant radiance; a shining forth |
Sentient | having the power of perception by the senses; conscious |
Skitter | to go, run, or glide lightly or rapidly |
Maniacal | of or relating to mania or a maniac |
Rictus | the gaping or opening of the mouth |
Rave | to talk wildly, as in delirium |
Tussock | a tuft or clump of growing grass or the like |
Eerie | uncanny, so as to inspire superstitious fear; weird |
Trajectory | The curve described by a projectile, rocket, or the like in its flight |
Behoove | to be worthwhile to,as for personal profit or advantage |
Behest | a command or directive |
Conjecture | an opinion or theory expressed; guess;to conclude or suppose from grounds or evidence insufficient to ensure reliability |
Austere | severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding |
Candor | the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression; candidness; |
Delinquent | failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense; a person who is delinquent in nature |
Erroneous | containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong; |
Gambol | to playfully skip, jump or walk about |
Garrulous | given to excessive talk |
Hoist | to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance: |