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GE 1-5 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| derive | arise from, originate from |
| ravenous | with great hunger |
| giddy | dizzy |
| elude | evade, escape |
| divined | discovered by guess-work or intuition |
| disconsolately | unhappy, without consolation |
| larceny | theft |
| grievous | very severe or serious |
| flaxen | pale yellow in color |
| trenchant | vigorous in expression or style |
| consternation | anxiety or dismay, esp about something unexpected |
| augment | add to, increase |
| rimy | covered with frost |
| obstinately | stubbornly |
| impelled | forced or urged |
| imprecations | curses |
| prodigiously | remarkably great in size or degree |
| conciliatory | intending to calm or pacify |
| vicariously | experienced through the feelings or actions of another |
| dissuade | persuade against |
| commiserate | sympathize, express or feel pity |
| contumacious | stubborn |
| livid | dark bluish gray in color |
| reproachful | expressing disapproval or disappointment |
| countenance | face |