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Vocab

Vocab words 1-20

QuestionAnswer
Tenebrous Adj Shut off from the light: dark, murky Causing Gloom
Meele Noun A confused struggle; especially: a hand to hand fight among several people.
Pompadour Noun Hair styles
Deterge Verb To wash off: to cleanse
Kibitzer Noun One who looks on and often offers unwanted comments or advice
Altruism Noun Unselfish interest in the welfare of others
Effrontery Noun Shameless & Boldness: insolence
Vignette Noun A short descriptive sketch A brief incident or scene (as in a play or musical)
Appreciable Adj Capable of being measured or perceived
Flamboyant Adj marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
potboiler Noun A usually inferior work (as of art or literature) produced chiefly for profit
Flout Verb To treat with contemptuous disregard To scorn
Complaisant Adj marked by an inclination to please or oblige
Preeminent Adj Having paramount rank, dignity, or importance: outstanding, surpreme
Short Shrift Noun Little or no attention or consideration Quick work
Gravitate Verb To move under the influence of gravitation To move toward something To be drawn or attracted especially by natural inclination
Staccato Adj Cut short or apart in performing: Disconnected Abrupt, disjointed
Plethroa Noun An excessive quantity or fullness; also: profusion
Corvine Adj Relating to the crows: resembling a crow
Cavalcade Noun A procession of riders or carriages A procession of vehicles or ships
Created by: Sunnydays
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