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Vocab Review
Last 3 weeks words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pique | noun-a transient feeling of wounded vanity: resentment |
| Dilettante | noun-an admirer or lover of the arts or one who has a superficial interest in an art or branch of knowledge: dabbler |
| Atypical | adjective- not typical: irregular, unusual |
| Nondescript | adjective- lacking distinctive or interesting qualities: dull: drab |
| Wane | intransitive verb- to decrease in size, extent, or degree; to fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influence: dwindle: ebb: dim |
| Extinct | adjective- no longer burning, active, or existing; gone out of use: superseded |
| Idyllic | adjective- pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity; of, relating to, or being an idyll |
| Galvanize | verb- to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock; to coat with zinc |
| Encumbrance | noun- something that slows you down or burdens you: impediment: burden |
| Gaudy | adjective- ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented, marked by extravagance or tasteless showiness: outlandish: garish: flashy |
| Profuse | pouring forth abundantly |
| Dulcet | pleasing to the ear, a soothing sound |
| Impromptu | made or done in the spur of the moment |
| Malevolent | evil, spiteful |
| Wistful | full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy |
| Raiment | clothing, garments |
| Brigand | one who lives by plunder, usually as a member of a group: BANDIT |
| Corpulent | having a large, bulky body: OBESE |
| Rail | to revile or scold in harsh, insolent, or abusive language |
| Raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes (personal stories) |
| Sullen | adjective- gloomy |
| Rift | noun- a divide or fault line |
| Emissary | noun- a secret agent |
| Ruminate | verb- to meditate on, think over |
| Livid | adjective- very angry |
| Martinet | noun- a strict disciplinarian |
| Bagatelle | noun- a trifle, unimportant |
| Callow | adjective- childish, unsophisticated |
| Appalled | adjective- disgusted, shocked and disgusted |
| Penchant | noun- a strong tendency or leaning toward |