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Eng10 Honors wk1
First set of words from new packets
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| facetious | Humorous; playfully joking |
| ostentatious | Meant to impress others; flashy |
| optimum | Best possible; most favorable; most desirable |
| detriment | Something that causes damage, harm, or loss. |
| vicarious | Experienced through the imagination; not experienced directly |
| dexterous | Skillful in using the hands or body |
| Scrupulous | Careful about moral standards; conscientious |
| Gregarious | Sociable; enjoying and seeking the company of others |
| Discretion | Good judgment or tact in actions or speaking |
| Sensory | Having to do with seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting, or smelling |