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vocab week 9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 161. irrefutable | adj. cannot be disproved. |
| 162. irrelevant | adj. not to the point; not relating to the subject. |
| 163. jargon | n. the specialized vocabulary of members of a group. |
| 164. judicious | adj. wise; careful; showing sound judgement, prudent. |
| 165. kindle | v. to ignite; to arouse or inspire; to catch fire; to become aroused. |
| 166. labyrinth | n. a maze; a complicated, perplexing arrangement or course of affairs. |
| 167. lackluster | adj. lacking brightness; dull; lacking liveliness, vitality or enthusiasm. |
| 168. laconic | adj. brief or terse in speech; using few words. |
| 169. lampoon | n. strong, satirical writing, usually attacking or ridiculing someone. |
| 170. lassitude | n. state or feeling of being tired and listless; weariness. |
| 171. latent | adj. present but invisible or inactive; lying hidden and undeveloped. |
| 172. laudable | adj. worthy of praise. (The related verb "laud" means "to praise.") |
| 173. lethargic | adj. drowsy; dull; sluggish; indifferent. |
| 174. levity | adj. lightness; lack of seriousness; fickleness. |
| 175. listless | adj. indifferent; marked by a lack of energy or enthusiasm. |
| 176. lucid | adj. easily understood; rational; clear; clear-minded. |
| 177. malicious | adj. spiteful; intentionally mischievous or harmful. (The nound form "malice" means "active ill will" or "spite.") |
| 178. marred | adj. - injured; spoiled; damaged; disfigured. |
| 179. meager | adj. thin; lean; of poor quality or small amount. |
| 180. meandering | adj. winding back and forth; rambling. |