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Quiz #3
Comp 9
Question | Answer |
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spontaneous | arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance |
sophomoric | immature and overconfident; conceited |
rancor | bitter resentment or ill-will |
poignant | deeply affecting, touching; sharp in taste or smell |
palatable | agreeable to the taste or one’s sensibilities; suitable for consumption |
omnipotent | almighty, having unlimited power or authority |
limpid | clear, transparent; readily understood |
inkling | a hint; a vague notion |
indemnity | a payment for damage or loss |
gnarled | knotted, twisted |
exult | to rejoice greatly |
emaciated | unnaturally thin |
deviate | (v) to turn aside; to stray from a norm (n) one who departs from the norm (adj) differing from the norm |
copious | abundant; plentiful; wordy |
chastise | to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely |
capricious | subject to whims or passing fancies |
brash | prone to act in a hasty manner |
assiduous | persistent, attentive, diligent |
ardent | very enthusiastic, impassioned |
allocate | to set apart or designate for a special purpose |