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Quiz #6
American/ WHisl
Term | Definition |
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pervade | to become spread throughout all parts of |
redolent | having a strong smell : full of a fragrance or odor causing thoughts or memories of something |
garrulous | excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, especially about trivial matters |
clamor | 1. a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people 2. any loud and continued noise |
expostulate | express strong disapproval or disagreement |
portentous | giving a sign or warning that something usually bad or unpleasant is going to happen |
magnanimous | very generous or forgiving, esp. toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself |
sage | (n) A profoundly wise person (adj) wise |
meretricous | apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity |
confound | cause surprise or confusion in (someone), esp. by acting against their expectations |
reproach | (v) address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment. (n) the expression of disapproval or disappointment |
dilate | make or become wider, larger, or more open |
genially | warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial pleasantly warm, comfortably mild such as in the temperature |
incredulous | 1. not willing to believe or trust; skeptical 2. Indicating or showing unbelief (incredulous smile) |
disembody | separate or free (something) from its concrete form |
wan | 1. lacking in forcefulness, competence, or effectiveness 2. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness |
denizen | 1. An inhabitant; resident 2. A person who regularly frequents a place |
embolden | to make bold or bolder; hearten; encourage |
grave | 1 Full of or suggesting danger 2. Serious or solemn |
ideology | the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group. |