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Sanders8VocUnit4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ambivalent | having conflicting feelings; uncertain due to mixed feelings |
| backlog | a collection of tasks not done or orders not filled |
| cascade | something falling or rushing forth in great quantity, as water over steep rocks; to fall as in a cascade |
| cowardice | lack of courage |
| eerie | unusual or unnatural in a way that causes a vague uneasiness or fear |
| hodgepodge | a jumbled mixture of things |
| impel | to cause by some kind of force, either physical or not physical |
| jubilation | great joy, usually with feelings of triumph |
| parody | an exaggerated imitation of soemthing for the purpose of making fun of it |
| queasy | feeling physical or emotional uneasiness; somewhat sick to one's stomach |
| refrain | a phrase or verse that is repeated at the end of each section of a poem or song; to hold back from doing something |
| saga | a long, detailed story, usually about legendary figures or historical events |
| stupor | a condition in which the mind and senses are so dulled that one can barely think, act, or feel; a state of being nearly unconsious |
| transient | passing wtih time; temporary |
| tyranny | cruel and unjust government by a person or group having complete power; very crueld and unjust use of power or authority |
| adjacent | next to; near or close (to something) |
| assess | to examine in order to judge the qualiyt, value, or significance of something |
| bemoan | to mourn over or complain about |
| coexist | to exist at the same time or place; to live with others peacefully despire differences |
| debut | a first public apperance; the first apperance of anything |
| erratic | not on a steady course; not regular in action or behavior; not consistent |
| fiasco | a complete failure, often so complete as to be ridiculous |
| leery | suspicious or doubtful; on one's guard |
| naive | simple or childlike in attitude; innocent |
| paternal | related tot he father's side of the family; of or like a father |
| quirk | a peculiar way of acting |
| raucous | harsh-sounding; hoarse; loud and disorderly |
| solitude | a state of being alone |
| subsequent | coming after; following |
| whet | to sharpen (a blade); to stimulate, make eager, or intensify |
| alacrity | eager and lively willingness, usually shown by quick action |
| anecdote | a brief, often entertaining, story |
| croon | to sing softly in a gentle tone |
| deterrent | something that prevents, slows, or stands in the way of some action or activity |
| discern | to see and recognize, either visually or mentally |
| eminent | higher than others in reputation or achievement; very inportant in the eyes of the world |
| erroneous | in error; wrong |
| factor | one part of something tat conturbutes to a result |
| flippant | joking or trying to be funny about something that should be taken seriously |
| gracious | having or showing charm,kindness, and courtesy |
| heighton | to becom or make greater in quality,intensity,or degree |
| interminable | never ending or seeming endless |
| muse | to think in a quiet,unhurried way |
| resourceful | having talents, skills,knowledge,and the ability to apply them |
| adroit | showing physical and mental skill |
| altruistic | showing unselfish concern for the welfare of other |
| amenable | rady or willing to do what is asked or suggested |
| charisma | the power to attract others through one's personality |
| condone | to accept, forgive,or overlook something that is wrong |
| depict | to represent in an illusion,painting,sculpture,or other art form;to describe in words |
| dubious | feeling doubt;unsure;raising doubts in a way that creates suspicion |
| impair | to damage or lessen the quality or strength of somthing |
| lucrative | producing wealth;very profitable |
| melodramatic | highly emotional or overdramatic,often in a way that exaggerates a situation |
| penitence | regret or sorrow for having done wrong |
| succint | saying what needs to be said without unnecesary words |
| vindictive | tending to want revenge;intended as revenge |
| air | to express publicly;a manner or way of behaving that creates a mood or impression;atmosphere or quality |
| answerable | considered to be responsible for something |
| aside | a remark that the listeners that are present are not supposed to hear;words spoken by an actor that others onstage are not supposed to hear |
| champion | to fight for, support, or defend someone for something;one who fights for another cause |
| contain | to hold back;to keep within fixed limits |
| list | to tilt to one side |
| moving | affecting the emotions;causing strong feelings |
| novel | new and unusual |
| practice | to make habit of;to work at a profession;a usual action or custom;the exercise of a profession |
| reserved | not showing one's thoughts or feelings;self-controlled |
| saddle | to weigh down with a duty or responsibility |
| slight | to fail to pay proper attention or respect to; to treat as unimportant;a rude act that involves treating someone as not worthy |
| trying | hard to bear due to strain on one's patience |
| utter | complete;total |
| will | the mental power to make desicions;desire,purpose,or choice |
| tepid | neither hot nor cold |
| assert | to say something strongly;without doubts |
| revelry | loud and very lively celebrating |
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