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English 9 Vocab EOY
Sadlier Oxford Mrs. Browns class
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Admonish | Scold mildly |
| Auspicious | Favorable, fortunate |
| Avert | Turn aside |
| Bona Fide | Genuine |
| Brazen | Shameless; made of brass |
| Brunt | Main impact |
| Concede | Submit |
| Condone | Overlook; Pardon |
| Defray | Pay for |
| Diminutive | Small |
| Dissent | Disagree |
| Dissolute | Loose in ones morals |
| Exonerate | Clear from charge |
| Exorbitant | Excessive |
| Exploit | Make use of |
| Extemporaneous | Made on the spur of the moment |
| Fated | Determined in advance |
| Glib | Thoughtless, Insincere |
| Grievous | Causing sorrow |
| Hamper | Hold back |
| Heterogeneous | Diverse, Different kinds |
| Illegible | Difficult to read |
| Incredulous | Skeptical |
| Intrepid | Brave, fearless |
| Jeer | Make fun of |