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A-Z Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Askew | out of proper position or arrangement Synonym: crooked |
| Belligerent | having an aggressive or fighting attitude Synonym: bully, quarrelsome, combative |
| Canny | clever, shrewd, cautious Synonym: wise |
| Docile | easily taught, easily led, managed Synonym: gentile, calm, obedient |
| Eccentric | deviating from recognized or usual methods Synonym: odd, irregular |
| Frugal | avoid unnecessary spending Synonym: thrifty, economical |
| Gingerly | cautiously, delicately, tenderly Synonym: softly |
| Hors d'oeuvre | portion of food served before the main course of a meal Synonym: appetizer |
| Irrelevant | not applicable; off the subject Synonym: unnecessary |
| Jeopardize | expose to danger Synonym: at risk |
| Kosher | food fit according to Jewish law generally ethical, proper |
| Lethargic | sluggish or drowsy Synonym: lazy |
| Mesmerize | fascinate, hypnotize Synonym: fascinate, hypnotized, intrigued, interested, awed |
| Novice | one who is new to the circumstances in which he or she is placed Synonym: beginner |
| Obliterate | to destroy, cause to disappear Synonym: remove |
| Pertinent | appropriate, relevant Synonym: important |
| Quandary | state of puzzlement, indecision, hesitation, dilemma Synonym: doubt |
| Redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal Synonym: more than enough |
| Synopsis | summary |
| Tenacity | persistence and drive Synonym: determination |
| Ubiquitous | constantly encountered, being or appearing to be everywhere Synonym: widespread |
| Volition | act of willing or choosing Synonym: free-will |