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Final Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cower | to crouch down in fear |
| concord | a state in which people or things agree w/ each other and exist together in a peaceful way |
| croon | to sing, hum, or murmur in a sooting way |
| cavort | to jump or dance around excitedly |
| histrionic | overly emotional or dramatic |
| incendiary | capable of starting a fire; something designed to promote or cause conflict |
| covert | concealed, secret;disguised |
| stifle | to crush or end by force |
| magnaimus | very generous or forgiving |
| eschew | to abstain or keep away from |
| heed | to give careful attention to |
| utopian | a state in which everything is perfect |
| doleful | expressing sorrow;mournful |
| incantation | a chant or spell possessing magical power |
| germane | closely or significantly related |
| blunder | a gross, stupid, or careless mistake |
| ludicrous | so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous |
| taciturn | tending to be quiet |
| halcyon | peaceful, calm |
| celerity | swiftness or speed |
| warp | to distort, bend, or thrust out of shape |
| mimicry | the action or art of imitating someone or something |
| nettle | irritate or annoy someone |
| banal | devoid of freshness or origionality |
| tenable | capable of being defended against attack or criticism |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) often in an angry, aggressive, or unwanted manner |
| belabor | to explain, worry about, or work at (something) repeatedly or more than is necessary |
| snivel | to weep or cry w/ sniffling |
| sagely | to be wise, judicious, or prudent |
| encomium | a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something very highly |
| emulate | to try to equal or excel; imitate w/ effort to equal or surpass |
| largess | generous bestowal of gifts |
| verbiage | speech or writing that uses too many words |