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English I - 17&18
Hoxie - Review for Vocabulary Lessons 17 and 18
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| arbitrary | adj - based upon impulse and random chance, rather than on reason |
| coincidental | adj - happening or existing at the same time by accident |
| contrive | v - to cleverly plan, plot, or design |
| deliberation | n - slow, careful thought |
| fortuitous | adj - happening by lucky accident |
| haphazard | adj - without plan or order; chosen randomly |
| premeditated | adj - planned or arranged in advance |
| prophetic | adj - foreseeing or predicting the future |
| spontaneity | n - the quality of following personal impulse rather than outside influences or planning |
| unwittingly | adv - unknowingly; without awareness |
| assert | v - to state or express firmly |
| ferocity | n - fierceness |
| flout | v - to disobey openly; to defy |
| foolhardy | adj - unwisely bold; rash |
| headstrong | adj - determined to have one's own way; stubbornly and often recklessly willful |
| incisive | adj - clear and sharp in analysis or expression |
| outspoken | adj - frank and unreserved in speech; candid OR spoken in a frank, unreserved, or candid way |
| undaunted | adj - not discouraged by danger or difficulty |
| vehement | adj - showing intense emotion or passion; forceful |
| vibrant | adj - pulsing with energy; vigorous OR having bright colors |