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Eng. vocab 7-A
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| frangible | breakable |
| adjutant | assistant |
| languor | sluggishness |
| senescent | aging; growing old |
| waft | to carry or send floating through the air or over water |
| deplore | to feel or express deep sorrow over; disapproval |
| pristine | primitive or original condition; in pure state; uncorrupted |
| placate | to relieve the anger of; appease |
| profligate | recklessly wasteful; wildly extravagant |
| lumpish | stupid; clumsy; dull |
| tremulous | vibrating or quivering |
| vindictive | tendency to seek revenge; unforgiving |
| abashed | made ashamed or uneasy |
| verve | vitality; liveliness |
| equivocate | to speak in ambiguities; to be confusing |
| dun | to press for payment of overdue bill |
| ablution | a washing or cleansing of the body |
| remuneration | payment for goods provided |
| aplomb | self confidence; poise |
| maudlin | extremely sentimental |