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Vocab Lesson 1

Wordly Wise Book 10 Third Edition

TermDefinition
asperity 1) Sharpness or harshness of manner. 2) Roughness of surface; unevenness.
bane A person or thing that destroys or causes harm.
buffoon A person who often makes attempts to be funny.
doleful Mournful or full of sorrow; causing grief.
extrovert A person whose attention is focused on others & his or her surroundings, rather than his or her own feelings.
garish Excessively bright & flashy; tastelessly glaring.
hierarchy A group or system in which positions of power are ranked, usually from lowest to highest.
imbue To fill completely with a feeling or idea; to inspire.
instigate To stir up or wage on; to provoke.
penchant A strong attraction or leaning.
rambunctious Behaving in a wild & unruly manner.
repertoire The list of pieces an actor, musician, etc., is ready to perform; the skills or accomplishments of a person or group.
rudiment 1) A basic principle or skill. 2) An undeveloped or beginning stage.
undermine 1) To weaken or ruin by degrees. 2) To attack by indirect, secret, or underhanded means.
unremitting Not stopping or slowing down; constant.
Created by: taylor.steinborn
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