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vocab part 1

TermDefinition
Resplendent Shining brilliantly; characterized by growing splendor
Averted Turned away or aside (as in the eyes) in avoidance
Ardour (British spelling) Strong or burning heat; passion
Surreptitious Done, made or acquired by stealth; clandestine
Sallied Leapt out or burst forth suddenly
Burnished Made shiny by rubbing or polishing, esp. metal
Susceptible Likely to be contaminated
Tyrannical Characterized by oppressive, unjust or arbitrary behavior; despotic
Concierge Usually a multi-lingual (meaning they speak many languages) hotel staff member who handles mail, luggage and other travel arrangements for hotel guests
Philanthropist A wealthy person who contributes generously to charities
Sallow A gray greenish yellow color, often refers to skin color
Munificent Very liberal in giving or bestowing; lavish
Berth Noun Bed or room on a train
Gesticulated Gestured wildly while talking
Swarthy Being dark of color, complexion
Amiable Friendly, sociable, and congenial
Nonchalance The quality or state of having an air of easy unconcern or indifference
Cosmopolitan Having wide international sophistication, worldly
Indolent Averse (against) activity, effort or movement; habitually lazy
Valises Noun Suitcases
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