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Vocab 1-4

WordPart of SpeechDefinition
Fulcrum noun the support on which a lever turns
Strident adj Harsh sounding
Suffusion noun the spreading of color
Indignation noun anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
Immure(d) verb to enclose within as if within walls
Loiter(ed) verb to linger or hang around idly
Gesticulate(d) verb to move one's arms to emphasize what one is saying
Ebullience noun zestful enthusiasm
Officious adj volunteered when neither asked for nor needed
Recrimination noun the act of accusing in return
Festoon(ed) verb to decorate with hanging ornaments
Tirade noun long, angry, or violent speech
Inscrutable adj not easily understood; mysterious
Vicissitude(s) noun an irregular, unexpected, or surprising change
Contrite adj felling sorry for sins or offenses
Tacit adj not spoken; implied by actions or statements
Furtive adj done by stealth; secretive;sneaky
Blatant adj totally obvious
Taboo noun that which is forbidden from use or mention by social custom
Malevolently adv having ill will or wishing harm to others
Created by: K1
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