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Vocab #4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lithe | Graceful |
| Obese | Very fat |
| Adherent | Backer, supporter |
| Bliss | Happiness, pleasure |
| Exhort | Urge strongly, advise |
| Apathy | Lack of interest, unconcern |
| Fracas | Noisy fight, brawl |
| Inebriated | Drunk, intoxicated |
| Adversary | Opponent, enemy, foe |
| Indolent | Lazy |
| Gusto | Enthusiasm, enjoyment, zest |
| Garrulous | Talkative, wordy |
| Banal | Trivial, meaningless from overuse (adjective) |
| Pique | Fit of resentment |
| Dilettante | One who has great interest, but little knowlegde |
| Atypical | Nonconforming, uncommon |
| Nondescript | Undistinguished, difficult to describe |
| Wane | Decrease, decline |
| Extinct | No longer existing |
| Idyllic | Simple, peaceful |
| Galvanize | Excite or arouse to activity |
| Encumbrance | Burden, handicap, load |
| Gaudy | Showy, flashy |
| Condescend | Stoop, lower oneself |
| Candor | Frankness, honesty |
| Mortify | Embarrass, humiliate |
| Jocose | Humorous |
| Malign | Abuse, slander |
| Pathetic | Sad, pitiful, distressing |
| Platitude | A commonplace, or trite, saying or comment (noun) |