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Quiz #5

Amer/Whisl 2015-16

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overt open to view or knowledge; not concealed or secret
dub to invest with any name, character, dignity, or title
nettle To irritate or annoy (someone)
drudge To do hard, menial or dull work
degradation the wearing down of the land by the erosive action of water, wind, or ice the act to lower in rank, character or dignity
persnickety Over particular; fussy
ineffable too great, powerful, beautiful, etc., to be described or expressed
glint give out or reflect small flashes of light
colossal Extraordinarily great in size, extent or degree; huge
jaunty Easy or sprightly in manner Smartly trim, as clothing
effectual Producing a desired result or effect
punctilious very careful about behaving properly and doing things in a correct and accurate way
raucous 1. harsh; strident; grating 2. rowdy; disorderly
covetous inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy
elated very happy or proud; jubilant; in high spirits
prudent 1.careful in providing for the future 2.Wise and showing good judgment
latent present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential
educe To draw forth or bring out, as something potential or latent
finagle to trick, swindle, or cheat (a person)
glutton a person with a remarkably great desire or capacity for something
mettle Courage and fortitude Disposition or temperament
intrepid fearless; not timid
rhapsodize to talk with extravagant enthusiasm
coerce to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire
Created by: lmyhre
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