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TermDefinition
Typhoon Violent storms Whirlwind (of activity)
Buffet Blow,esp. with hand; To strike shaply
Cantankerous Difficult/ irritating to deal with
Blasphemy Act of insulting/ showing contempt
Fusc Reduce to liquid/ plastic state through heat, blend thoroughly by melting
Resolute Marked by firm determination; bold; steady. Loosen up
Finesse Refinement or delicacy of workmanship;skillful handling of determination
Abolish End observance or effect of
Reprehensible Worthy of or deserving censure or criticism; Voice disapproval of; criticize
Clemency Deposition to be merciful; moderate severity of punishment due
Sunder Break apart into 2; separate by or as if by violence; divide, split, cleave, separate
Lowering Dark and threatening; gloomy; to look sullen, frown; to let down, drop
Gull To fool or trick; , take advantage of; a person who is easily deceived or cheated
Caress To treat others with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness; Act/ expression of affection or kindness
Repellent Serving to drive away or ward off; Something that repels
Firebrand A piece of burning wood; One who creates unrest or strife; Agitator, instigator
Lampoon Publicly criticize by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm
Incredulous Unwilling to admit or accept what is offered it true; Skeptical, incredible
Reprimand A severe form of reproof; to reprove sharply, censure usually in form of authority
Haggle Dispute or bargain persistently (cost of something); Barter, bargain, negotiate
Bizarre Very strange or unusual, esp. to cause interest/ amusement; Strange, out of ordinary
Curmudgeon A person who is easily annoyed or angered (old man); often complains; Sourpuss, grumbler
Fluctuate To change continually, back & forth (in waves)- very irregularly
Adroit Skillful or dexterous, quick in thought or reaction
Determination Act of coming to a decision; settlement of and dispute or question
Created by: Divya Parmar
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