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Academic Words #7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does pique mean? | A feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, esp. to one's pride. |
| What does poised mean? | Having a composed and self-assured manner. |
| What does presume mean? | Suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability. |
| What does prowess mean? | Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field. |
| What does radiant mean? | Sending out light; shining or glowing brightly. |
| What does rant mean? | Speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way. |
| What does recede mean? | Go or move back or further away from a previous position. |
| What does reprimand mean? | A rebuke, esp. an official one |
| What does retort mean? | Say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner. |
| What does robust mean? | (of a person, animal, or plant) Strong and healthy; vigorous. |