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Writing Final
Date of Final - 6/18/14
| Term | Definition | Synonym |
|---|---|---|
| Hysterical | easily excited; overly emotional; lacking self-control | |
| Burrow | to dig a hole or tunnel; to take shelter or hide, as if a tunnel | |
| Linger | to be slow in leaving; to wait; to move without haste | |
| Aloof | cold in manner or feeling; keeping apart from things | |
| Opponent | one who takes the other side in a fight or contest | |
| Repulsive | causing strong dislike or disgust | |
| Magnify | to make something look larger; to increase | |
| Disturb | to interrupt the peace, quiet or rest of; to bother | |
| Admirable | very good; deserving of respect and admiration | |
| Instant | without delay; happening at once | |
| Throes | hard or painful struggles | |
| Sensitive | easily hurt; offended, or irritated | |
| Reign | to rule; to have power over | |
| Envious | wanted what another has; resenting the success of others | |
| Resist | to stand up to; to work against | |
| Mumble | to speak in low, unclear tones | mutter |
| Consult | to ask for advice; to seek information | ask |
| Prompt | without delay; quick; on time | quick |
| Jeer | insulting remark; mockery; ridicule | insult |
| Sinister | suggesting evil or trouble | frightening |
| Strolling | walking in a non-hurried manner | |
| Boisterous | stormy; rough; violent, wild | |
| Canopy | a covering that can provide shade | |
| Vegetation | plant life, especially of a particular region | plants |
| Kink | a twist or curve in a river, rope thread | twist |
| Misrepresentation | a false or wrong idea of something | lie |
| Scrounge | to search for food or other needed items wherever possible | search |
| Shudder | to tremble or shake with horror, fear, cold | shake |
| Venomous | poisonous; harmful | |
| Cracked | harsh; broken; hoarse; raucous |