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Lessons1-4-WordlyWis

Lessons1-4-WordlyWise

TermDefinition
abhor (v) to shrink from in disgust; to detest
profound (adj) intense; deeply felt; having understanding or knowledge that goes beneath the surface, beyond the obvious
irascible (adj) quick-tempered; irritable
reverberate v) to be repeated as in a series of echoes or vibrations
tremulous (adj) marked by trembling or shaking; timid or fearful
anonymous (adj) of an unknown source or unrevealed name
encompass (v) to enclose or encircle; to include
conjecture 1) (n) a conclusion based on guesswork or insufficient evidence 2) (v) to form an opinion while lacking sufficient evidence
imperative (adj) 1) urgent; pressing 2) having the power or authority to command
prevalent (adj) commonly occurring; widely accepted or practiced
succumb 1) (v) to give up or give in; to yield. 2) (v) to cease to exist; to die
gingerly 1) (adj) cautious, very careful. 2) (adv) extremely cautiously
cursory (adj) done in a hurry and with little attention to detail
brusque abrupt in manner or speech; gruff
concise short and to the point
rebuff v. to reject bluntly; to drive back
resilient 1) capable of recovering quickly from misfortune 2) returning quickly to an original shape or condition; the ability to spring back.
turbulent 1) chaotic; unruly 2) stormy; tempestuous
despicable deserving contempt or scorn
clad (adj) clothed or covered
disposition (n) a person's usual mood, temperament ; a regular tendency or inclination
spontaneous (adj) 2) voluntary and unplanned 2) occurring or produced without human labor
amiss 1. (adv) in a wrong or imperfect way. 2. (adj) out of order; wrong
despondent (adj) depressed from loss of hope or confidence; utterly discouraged.
impel (v) to drive or to propel; to urge or drive by force or moral pressure
Created by: addiesullivan
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