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Vocab lesson 2..
Vocabulary words
Question | Answer |
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cliche(n) | a phrase that is no longer very effective or meaningful because of being used too often |
commend(a) | to speak of with approval;to praise |
competent(a) | able to do something |
deception(n) | a trick or lie , something that deceives |
drudgery(n) | dull, uninteresting work |
erode(v) | to wear away slowy |
falter(v) | 1.to hesitate , to not go straight onward;to lose courage 2. to speak in hesitating way; to stammer |
hoard(n) | a stored supply, often hidden ,often in a greedy way |
intimidate(v) | to frighten;to influence by fear |
jubilant(a) | feeling great joy ;filled with gladness and rejoicing ; happy enough to shout |
luscious(a) | delicious ; extremely sweet and pleasing to any of the senses |
offend(v) | to cause someone to feel hurt or angry;to insult |
retrieve(v) | to get back ;recover |
steadfast(a) | 1.firm and unchanging 2. loyal;true |
tact(n) | the ability to deal with difficult situations without making people feel hurt or insulted |