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Week 7 Vocabulary

Mrs. Small's Class

QuestionAnswer
allay diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry)
bestial of or like an animal or animals
convivial (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable
conterie a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, esp. one that is exclusive of other people
counterpart a person or thing holding a position or performing a function that corresponds of other people
demur raise doubts or objections or show reluctance
effrontery rudeness, cockiness, nerve
embellish make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features
ephemeral lasting for a very short time
felicitous well chosen or suited to the circumstances
furtive attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
garish gaudy, bad taste, vulgar
illusory based on illusion; not real
indigent poor; needy; a needy person
inordinate unusually or disproportionately
jettison throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship
misanthrope a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society
pertinacious holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action
picayune petty; worthless; a small coin of little value, esp. a 5-cent piece
raiment clothing
Created by: bradandre117
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