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English I Vocab 2nd
NHS 2014-2015 English I Vocab - 2nd Set
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| crusade | a fight for some good cause or against some wrong |
| downcast | looking or directed downcast;sad;discouraged;depressed |
| drastic | extreme;serious;have a major effect |
| engulf | to swallow up; to cover completely |
| grandeur | the quality of being grand, or large and impressive; greatness |
| imbecile | a very foolish, silly or stupid person |
| inoperative | not operating, not working, or not effective |
| insignificant | having little or no meaning or importance; to small to matter |
| novice | one who is new to an occupation or activity; a beginner |
| quip | a short, witty, remark or reply |
| relent | to become less harsh, severe, or stubborn; to soften; to give in |
| resilient | able to spring back to the original shape, size or position after being stretched, bent, squeezed, and so on. |
| retaliate | to act in return for another's earlier action, especially a violent or evil one |
| shenanigans | playful mischief or trickery |
| simultaneous | happening or existing together at the same time |