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Vocabulary #5

Vocabulary List #4 10-29-07

WordDefinition
construe v. to interpret or explain the meaning or intention of words or actions.
consummate adj. perfect
contrite adj. humble with sorrow for sin.
constumely n. arrogant;scornful;rude treatment
convival adj. pertaining to a feast; happy
copious adj. plentiful to an immoderate degree.
corroborate v. to make more certain or establish the truth of a report.
conterie n. a group of peple or a circle that meets for social, political, or some other common intrest.
credence n. belief or trust, usually based on little or no evidence. (give credence)
culinary adj. pertaining to the kitchen or cookers.
culmination n. attainment by anything of its highest point; climax
culpable adj. deserving blame
cumbrous adj. unmanageably bulky or heavy; hence, burdensome
cupidity n. eager desire for wealth
cursory adj. superficial; hasty
curtail v. to shorten; lessen
decorum n. observance of what is seemly or proper, especially in conduct.
deference n. a submitting to another's opinion or wishes, usually because of the latter's age or unquestioned wisdom and experience.
demur v. to hesitate; to take exceptionn or offer objections to something.
demure adj. 1. of sober and becoming behavior. 2. affectedly modest or decorous.
deprecate v. to disapprove of, or argue strongly against.
derelict n. 1. an abandoned vessel. 2. a social outcast.
derogatory adj. belittling or expressing a low opinion of a person.
desultory adj. passing from one thing to another without method.
deleterious adj. harmful to health, well-being; injurious.
Created by: sber55
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