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Quiz #8

American/Whisl 2013-14

QuestionAnswer
magnanimous very generous or forgiving, esp. toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself
Sage a profoundly wise person; wise
prig a self-righteously moralistic person who behaves as if superior to others
meretricious apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity
confound cause surprise or confusion in (someone), esp. by acting against their expectations
reproach (v) address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment. (n) the expression of disapproval or disappointment
dilate make or become wider, larger, or more open
gaudy extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless
incredulous not willing to believe or trust; skeptical Indicating or showing unbelief (incredulous smile)
genially warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial
wan lacking in forcefulness, competence, or effectiveness showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness
ineffable incapable of being expressed or described in words
jaunty easy and sprightly in manner or bearing smartly trim, as clothing
disembodied separate or free (something) from its concrete form
denizen An inhabitant; resident A person who regularly frequents a place
effectual producing or capable of producing an intended effect; adequate. valid or binding, as an agreement or document
grave Full of or suggesting danger Serious or solemn
embolden to make bold or bolder; hearten; encourage
infinite indefinitely or exceedingly great unlimited or unmeasurable in extent of space or duration of time
vitality exuberant physical strength or mental vigor capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence
Created by: lmyhre
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