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Vocab list 1 & 2
Vocab list 1 & 2 for Mrs. Moore
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Impartial | Adjective Not partial or biased; fair; just |
| Emanate | Verb to flow out, issue, or proceed |
| Dire | Adjective Causing or involving great fear or suffering |
| Fervent | Adjective Having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit |
| Novel | Adjective New or unusual |
| Florid | Adjective Reddish; ruddy; rosy |
| Exuberant | Adjective Extremely enthusiastic |
| Incorruptible | Adjective Not corruptible, not accepted to bribery |
| Doleful | Adjective Sorrowful; mournful |
| Retribution | Noun Punishment that is deserved, rewards of punishment |
| Ardor | Noun Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion |
| Moiety | Noun Each of two parts, something can be divided |
| Parapet | Noun A low defensive wall |
| Reveries | Noun A state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing |
| Presume | Verb To take for granted; assume; or suppose |
| Tangible | Adjective Capable of being touched |
| Discern | Verb To perceive by the sight or some other sense by the intellect |
| Condone | Verb To disregard or overlook |
| Imperative | Adjective Absolutely necessary or required |
| Zealous | Adjective Overly enthusiastic |
| Preclude | Verb To prevent the presence, existence, or occurrence of |
| Impunity | Noun Freedom from punishment |
| Accost | Verb To confront boldly |
| Explicit | Adjective Fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated |
| Implore | Verb To beg urgently or piteously |