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Quiz #7
American/Whisl
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| capricious | subject to whims or passing fancies |
| brash | prone to act in a hasty manner |
| blithe | cheerful, lighthearted; unconcerned |
| tranquil | free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm |
| askew | twisted to one side, crooked |
| allure | (v) to entice, tempt (n) a strong attraction, charm |
| acquiesce | to accept without protest, to agree |
| spontaneous | arising naturally; not planned in advance |
| sophomoric | immature or over confident; conceited |
| rancor | bitter resentment or ill will |
| poignant | deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell |
| palatable | agreeable to the taste or one’s sensibilities |
| righteous | acting in an upright, moral way |
| altruistic | unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others |
| assiduous | persistent, attentive, diligent |
| ardent | very enthusiastic, impassioned |
| allocate | to set apart or designate for a special purpose |
| suave | smooth agreeable or polite |
| stultify | to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on |
| revel | to take great pleasure in |