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OC Lesson 20
Vocabulary 6 FYC
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| preposterous (20) | adj. completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish |
| notion (20) | n. 1. a general understanding; vague or imperfect conception or idea of something 2. an opinion, view, or belief: 3. conception or idea 4. a fanciful or foolish idea; whim: 5. an ingenious article, device, or contrivance; knickknack. |
| reside (20) | v. 1. to dwell permanently or for a considerable time: 2. (of things, qualities, etc.) to abide, lie, or be present habitually; exist or be inherent (usually followed by in ). 3. to rest or be vested, as powers, rights, etc. |
| inhabitant (20) | n. a person or animal that inhabits a place, especially as a permanent resident. |
| mystery (20) | n. 1. anything that is kept secret or remains unexplained 2. any thing that presents qualities so obscure as to arouse curiosity 3. a story, play, or film whose plot involves a crime or other event that remains puzzlingly unsettled until the very end |
| superb (20) | adj. 1. admirably fine or excellent; extremely good 2. sumptuous; rich; grand 3. of a proudly imposing appearance or kind; majestic |
| adapt (20) | v. 1. to make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly: They adapted themselves to the change quickly 2. to adjust oneself to different conditions, environment, etc. |
| dissimilar (20) | adj. not similar; unlike; different. |
| ungainly (20) | adj. 1. not graceful; awkward; unwieldy; clumsy |
| waddle (20) | n. 3. an act or instance of waddling, especially a waddling gait. |
| raucous (20) | adj. 1. harsh; strident; grating: raucous voices; raucous laughter. 2. rowdy; disorderly |
| self-conscious (20) | adj. 1. excessively aware of being observed by others. 2. conscious of oneself or one's own being. |
| rambunctious (20) | adj. 1. difficult to control or handle; wildly boisterous: a rambunctious child. 2. turbulently active and noisy |
| rascal (20) | n. 1. a base, dishonest, or unscrupulous person. 2. a mischievous person or animal |
| pursue (20) | v. 1. to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chase. 2. to follow close upon; go with; attend 3. to strive to gain; seek to attain or accomplish 4. to proceed in accordance with (a method, plan, etc.). 5. to carry on or continue |
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