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ACTvocabRadinsClass
Vocabulary. Know part of speech for test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Intrepid | adj resolutely fearless; dauntless ex:an intrepid explorer |
| iovial | adj endowed with or charaterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good fellowship |
| labyrinth | n an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or reach an exit |
| desecrate | vb(used w/ object) to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office |
| elicit | vb (used w/ ob) to draw or bring forth; educe; evoke ex: to elicit truth; to elicit a response with a question |
| morose | adj gloomily or sullenly ill-humored as a person or mood |
| ascertain | vb to find out definately; learn with certainty or assurance; determine |
| query | n a question; an inquiry |
| slovenly | adj untidy or unclean in appearance or habits |
| alacrity | n cheerful readiness' willingness, promptness |
| diverge | vb to move, lie, or extend in different directions from a common point, to branchh off |
| noxious | adj harmful or injurious to health or physical well-being |
| lexicon | n the vocabulary of a particular language, field, social class, person, ect. |
| hegemony | n leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation |
| erudite | adj learned, educated, knowledgeable, studious |