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TGG VOCAB CH 3&4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Permeate | To pass into or through every part of; to penetrate through the pores; to be diffused through; pervade; saturate |
| Innuendo | an indirect comment about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or derogatory nature |
| Erroneous | Containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong |
| Vehement | Strongly emotional; intense or passionate |
| Cordial | Courteous and gracious; friendly; warm |
| Impetuous | Characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, Etc.; impulsive |
| Vacuous | Lacking in ideas or intelligence |
| Corpulent | Large or bulky of body; portly; Stout; fat |
| Provincial | Having the manners and viewpoints considered characteristic of unsophisticated inhabitants of a province; rustic; narrow or illiberal |
| Din | A loud, confused noise; a continued loud or tumultuous sound; noisy clamor |
| Knickerbocker | Any New Yorker |
| Fluctuate | To change continually; shift back and forth |
| Sporadic | Appearing or happening at irregular intervals and time; occasional |
| Devine retribution | Punishment from a higher being for bad Deeds or transgressions |
| Rajah | A king or prince in India; a minor Chief or dignitary |
| Elicit | To draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke |
| Valor | Heroic courage; bravery |
| Somnambulatory | Related to sleepwalking |
| Denizen | An inhabitant; a resident; one that frequents a particular place |
| Jaunty | Easy and sprightly in manner or bearing |