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Vocab #6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bibulous | excessively fond of drinking alcohol |
| Gratuitous | uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted |
| Circuitous | (of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way. |
| Scathing | witheringly scornful; severely critical. |
| Contentious | causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. |
| Nonplussed | (of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react. |
| Prattle | talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way. |
| Impetuous | acting or done quickly and without thought or care. |
| Imbroglio | an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation |
| skillful use of one's hands when performing conjuring tricks. deception; trickery. | |
| Mawkish | sentimental in a feeble or sickly way |