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List #4 (spring)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adversity | hardship |
| broach | start to discuss; approach |
| deference | respect |
| esoteric | obscure and difficult to understand |
| plethora | an excess |
| lavish | on a grand scale; wasteful |
| obtuse | mentally dull |
| portent | a warning sign |
| revere | worship |
| tome | large book |
| advocate | support |
| brusque | blunt; abrupt |
| defoliate | cause leaves to fall off |
| espouse | promote; take up; support |
| hone | sharpen; increase; whet |
| lax | careless; not strict |
| obviate | avoid; make necessary |
| blithe | free-spirited; carefree |
| riddle | full of (usually full of holes) |
| torpid | inactive; lazy; stagnant |