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Vocab August
Term | Definition |
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inconspicuous (adjective) | hardly noticeable |
esoteric (adjective) | understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; secret; private |
ambiguity (noun) | doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning or intention |
obtuse (adjective) | stupid; not clear or precise |
nuance (noun) | a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response; a very slight variation |
thwart (verb) | to oppose successfully; defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
adulate (verb) | to praise or flatter too greatly; fawn over |
histrionic (adjective) | deliberately affected or self-consciously emotional; overly draamtic in speech or behavior |
ubiquitous (adjective) | existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent |
cajole (verb) | to persuade by flattery or promise; coax |
volatile (adjective) | explosive or changing very quickly |
tenacious (adjective) | persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired |
riddled (verb) | to fill or affect with; pervade |
pejorative (adjective) | having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force |
prudent (adjective | careful, cautious, and wise |
allay (verb) | to put to rest; calm; quiet |