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Eng Vocab Chpt 1-4

QuestionAnswer
Ravages The severely damaging or destructive effects of something
Bewitched Cast a spell on and gain a magical control over (someone)
Gaudy Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless.
Permeate Spread throughout (something).
Innuendo An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one "innuendo, gossip, and half-truths".
Lurch Make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger "the car lurched forward".
Peculiar Strange or odd; unusual.
Erroneous Wrong; incorrect.
Agonizingly Causing great physical or mental pain.
Vicinity The area near or surrounding a particular place.
Vehemently Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense
Slink/slunk Move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner.
Purposeless Having no aim or plan
Contemptuous Showing contempt; scornful
Cordial Warm and friendly
Premature Occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.
Credulity A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true
Testimony Evidence or proof provided by the existence or appearance of something.
Skeptically Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
Saunter Walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.
Created by: LindsMoulaison
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