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E11 Week 7
Term | Definition |
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bumptious | conceited and arrogant; crudely and unpleasantly forward |
consonant | in agreement, accord, harmony; n. any letter of the alphabet that is not a vowel. |
repartee | a quick witty reply or retort; skill in making clever, witty replies |
sanction | authorized permission or approval; a step taken by a country to force another country to obey international law v. to confirm, approve, or permit officially |
subservient | submissive; obedient; useful or of service, especially as a subordinate |
cite | to quote; to mention by way of example or proof; to commend for bravery in an official report; to summon before a court. |
gibe | to make mocking remarks; to jeer; to scoff at; n. a derisive remark; a taunt |
rudiment | a fundamental principle, rule or step (usually used in the plural); an early or undeveloped form or stage or something |
satiate | to satisfy an appetite fully; to provide with more than enough; to glut |
vivacious | animated; lively; spirited; sprightly. |