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7 - Word of the Week

7th Words of the Week #1-34

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one that contends with, opposes, or resists; an enemy adversary
complete and confident composure or self-assurance aplomb
mindful, observant; paying attention to the needs of others attentive
having a very open, honest, and direct way of talking that is friendly but not always polite bluff
the distance around a circle circumference
very easy to notice or see conspicuous
getting what is wanted in a clever and often deceptive way cunning
quick and skillful deft
a feeling of strong dislike or disapproval of someone or something you think does not deserve respect disdain
to secretly listen to what someone else is saying eavesdrop
to become known or apparent emerge
to cause someone to feel very happy and excited exhilarate
a pleasant and usually sweet smell fragrance
great enjoyment, energy, and enthusiasm gusto
motion in a forward direction headway
to be about to occur impending
the language used for a particular activity or by a particular group of people jargon
to start a fire burning kindle
capable of being stretched or bent into different shapes; capable of being easily changed or influenced malleable
very precise about small details meticulous
tediously uniform or unvarying monotonous
to tell a story narrate
very strange or unusual, extremely different from what is normal or expected outlandish
existing in large amounts : plentiful or abundant plenteous
in perfect condition; completely clean, fresh, neat, etc. pristine
to return to normal health or strength after being sick or injured recuperate
the act of returning something that was lost or stolen to its owner; payment made to someone for damage, trouble, etc. restitution
to move quickly and with short steps scurry
very sad and serious somber
to become less strong or intense subside
an action or method that is planned and used to achieve a particular goal tactic
strange or unusual in a way that is surprising or difficult to understand, suggesting supernatural powers uncanny
carefully noticing problems or signs of danger vigilant
to go back and forth between choices or opinions; to be uncertain about what you think about something or someone waver
Created by: daiseymd
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