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language Arts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| coerce | to make somebody do something by using force or threats |
| narcissistic | excessively self-centered; in love with oneself |
| scrutinize | observe somebody or something closely |
| petulant | irritable and ill-mannered for very little reason |
| enigmatic | mysterious and puzzling; difficult to understand and interpret |
| pusillanimous | cowardly; timid |
| vapid | without liveliness or spirit; dull or tedious |
| castigate | to criticize or reprimand severely |
| insidious | slowly and subtly harmful or destructive |
| eloquent | speaking or spoken beautifully and forcefully |
| indispensable | absolutely necessary |
| malice | the intention or desire to cause harm to somebody |
| fastidious | concerned that even the smallest details should be just right |
| exult | to be extremely happy or joyful about something |
| histrionics | acting; exaggerated emotional behavior or speech for effect |
| palpable | able to be felt |
| quagmire | soft, muddy, or spongy ground |
| colloquial | used in common, everyday talk; informal |
| diatribe | a bitter, abusive verbal attack on someone or something |
| audacious | rudely bold |
| formidable | causing fear, apprehension, or dread |
| chagrin | feeling of disappointment, failure, or humiliation |
| obsequious | polite to the point of being excessive; servile |
| gregarious | fond of the company of others; sociable |
| cede | to yield or formally surrender |
| placid | quiet and tranquil |
| convoluted | twisted, coiled, or winding |
| fathom | get to the bottom of; understand fully |
| undulate | to form or move in waves |
| coy | acting more shy than one really is |
| mirth | Merry Fun |
| clandestine | kept secret or done secretly |
| ornery | bad tempered and difficult to deal with |
| asinine | foolish, unintelligent, or silly |
| perfunctory | lacking in interest or enthusiasm |
| taciturn | saying very little |
| diminutive | extremely or unusually small |
| guile | sly craftiness; insidious deceit |
| obstreperous | noisy and difficult to control |
| vehement | full of emotion and strong feeling |
| chasm | a deep crack or opening in the earth; a wide difference in feeling or interest |
| vacillate | alternate or waver between different opinions or actions |
| furtive | done or acting in a stealthy way |
| obscure | hard to understand, hidden, or not well known |
| ultimatum | a final offer or demand given with threat of severe penalty |
| charismatic | having compelling charm that inspires devotion in others |
| tangible | capable of being touched |
| enmity | deep-seated hatred or mistrust |
| seethe | bubble or foam, as from boiling |
| pompous | trying to seem grand or magnificent |
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