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lexicon n., words used in a language or by a particular group or people
seethe v., to be in a state of extreme anger, irritation, and turmoil
relative n., family; someone related to you; kin
explosive adj., able or likely to cause a sudden, loud, and violent release of energy
valorous adj., brave and courageous
quibble v., to argue or to criticize something based on small, unimportant matters
credulity n., belief or readiness to believe something is true
ghastly adj., very unpleasant, terrible
cajole v., to persuade someone using nice remarks and persistence
nourish v., to build up or strengthen; to promote growth or development
genuine adj., sincerely and honestly felt
encroach v., to take gradually or to use something that belongs to another person
agenda n., a list or outline of things to be discussed, particularly at a meeting
faculty n., the staff of teachers at a college, university, or school
recluse n., someone who lives alone and avoids people
ultimatum n., a final demand used to force someone into an action; an end to negotiations
vehicular adj., relating to a car or vehicle
glucose n., a sweet, colorless sugar that is found in nature
appreciate v., to approve of something highly and express thanks for it
abominably adv., very badly or unpleasantly
celestial adj., of or relating to the sky
wraith n., ghost or spirit
gambol v., to run, jump, or skip playfully
bribery n., offering someone something valuable (like money) in exchange for that person doing something
miniscule adj., very small in size or importance
doldrums n., a period of sadness, depression, and inactivity; "the blues"
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