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Vocab
Lesson 25
Term | Definition |
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altercation | an angry argument that may or may not include physical violence. |
attain | to arrive at or reach; to gain by effort |
contrite | sorry about having done something wrong; regretful |
decrepit | broken down or worn out by age, illness, or use |
entreaty | a strong request; a plea |
grueling | physically or mentally demanding |
hanker | to have a strong desire or wish |
laud | to praise, especially to praise highly |
misgiving | a feeling of doubt or worry |
obscure | not clear or distinct |
obscure | not famous or well known; attracting little notice |
obscure | to conceal from view; to hide |
placate | to ease someone's or something's anger; to calm |
rambunctious | very lively; wild; disorderly |
tremor | a slight shaking movement; trembling |
woebegone | looking sad or mournful |