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Vocabulary List #7
English 11R
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adulation | (n): Strong admiration; worship |
| Bristle | (v): To show irritation |
| Decoy | (n): Lure;trap;trick |
| Erratic | (adj): wandering;irregular |
| Histrionic | (adj): theatrical;exaggerated |
| Laud | (v): To praise |
| Obstreperous | (adj): Noisy and boisterous |
| Portend | (v): To foretell |
| Retraction | (n): Withdrawal;cancellation of a statement |
| Titter | (v): To giggle quietly |
| Adversity | (n): Hardship |
| Broach | (v): To start to discuss;approach |
| Deference | (n): Respect |
| Esoteric | (adj): Obscure and difficult to understand |
| Hoary | (adj): Old |
| Lavish | (adj): on a grand scale;wasteful |
| Obtuse | (adj): mentally dull |
| Portent | (n): A warning sign;omen |
| Revere | (v): worship |
| Tome | (n): Large book |
| Advocate | (v): To support |
| Brusque | (adj): Blunt;abrupt |
| Defoliate | (v): To cause leaves to fall off |
| Espouse | (v): To promote;take up;support |
| Hone | (v): To sharpen;increase;whet |