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9th Vocab #5
Definitions
Term | Definition |
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Havoc | Widespread destruction |
Illusive | Deceptive |
Incite | Encourage or stir up |
Judicious | Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense |
Juxtapose | To place close together for contrasting effect |
Laborious | Requiring considerable effort and time |
Lucrative | Producing a great deal of profit |
Supercilious | Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others |
Melodious | Creating musical sounds in agreeable arrangement |
Benevolence | The quality of being well meaning |
Novice | A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation |
Obstinate | Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so |
Gesticulate | Use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words |
Perfunctory | Carried out with minimum effort or reflection |
Pique | Stimulate |