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Word List 1 (ELA)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Avid | Having a strong desire for, to the point of greed. |
| Brusque | Abrupt in manner of speech; gruff. |
| Concise | Short and to the point. |
| Demean | To cause a lowering of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character. |
| Despicicable | Deserving contempt or scorn. |
| Emulate | To try to equal; to imitate. |
| Evoke | To call forth; to produce. |
| excruciating | Very painful. |
| inaugurate | To install in office with a formal ceremony. |
| Pervade | To spread throughout. |
| Proprietor | An owner of a store or other business. |
| Pseudonym | A fictitious name used by an author; a pen name. |
| Rebuff | To reject bluntly. |
| Resilient | Capable of recovering quickly from misfortune. |
| Turbulent | Chaotic; unruly. |