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WillesdenLaneVocab

TermDefinition
euphemism a mild, inoffensive word to replace an offence word
vow a solemn promise
prodigy a young person with extraordinary talent
ominous portending evil or harm
brigade a large body of troops
chancellor chief minister in parliamentary governments
conjure to affect or influence
dense crowded; thick; compact
curt short and brief
lurk to lie or wait in concealment
coquettish characteristically flirtatious
demeanor behavior; personality
refugee a person who flees for refuge or safety
vast huge; enormous
effusive lacking reserve
placid calm; peaceful; tranquil
imposing very impressive because of great size
discernible distinguishable
fallow not in use; inactive
surreptitious secret; sneaky; undercover and hidden
keen sharp and piercing
transfix to pierce through
optimism a tendency to always look on the bright side
usurp to use without permission or authority
Created by: cameronmaitre
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