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Vocabulary Lesson 1
Vocabulary Power Plus Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gall | shameless boldness; nerve |
| parry | to deflect or evade a blow, especially in sword fighting |
| cogitate | to think deeply |
| transpire | to happen, to take place |
| ruffian | a brutal, lawless person |
| licentious | morally unrestrained |
| numismatist | a coin collector |
| paucity | a scarcity; a lack |
| fatalistic | believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined by fate |
| obtrude | to force oneself into a situation uninvited |
| pensive | dreamily thoughtful |
| lackadaisical | uninterested; listless |
| alienate | to turn away feelings or affections |
| elated | in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful |
| epigram | a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation |