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Vocab Words, Oct 30
These words are for the week of Oct 30, test on Nov 3
Term | Definition |
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GRADUAL | happening slowly or in stages |
NOTORIOUS | widely known for something bad |
SATIRICAL | using wit, irony, or sarcasm to make fun of people or social systems to call attention to their faults |
HYPOTHETICAL | based on an imagined situation or idea that could possibly happen or be true |
KEEN | sharp, excellent or strong; perceptive |
PATRONIZING | seemingly kind but with an attitude of pride or superiority |
METICULOUS | having or showing a careful attention to detail |
PERILOUS | filled with danger |
VIGILANT | Carefully watchful over someone or something |
MODEST | humble, not likely to brag or seek attention; simple |
SANGUINE | full of confidence and hope |
WHIMSICAL | playful, amusing, or imaginative |