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My Tough Vocab Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Contempt | Disgust, hatred. |
| Barrage | A concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area, to (verb)bombard (someone) with something. |
| Intuition | A sixth sense or feeling. |
| Penchant | A desire, a strong interest. |
| Adulation | Obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise. |
| Junket | Such as a trip made by an official at public expense. |
| Permeate | Throughout, soaked penetrate. |
| Condescend | Rude, contemptuous, talking down to someone. |
| Hospitable | Welcoming friendly. |
| Reluctant | Hesitant, fearful, unsure. |
| Defiant | Indignant, rebellious. |
| Conspicuous | Overt, obvious, sticks out. |
| Arrogant | Stuck up, haughty, conceited, uppity. |
| Tenacious | Determined, go-getting, relentless, never gives up. |
| Auspicious | Promising, favorable, giving a sign of future success. |
| Incessent | Nonstop, continuing without pause or interruption. |
| Redundant | No longer needed, superfluous(extra), omitted without loss. |
| Pensive | Reflecting deep or profound thought. |
| Errant | Straying outside the proper path or bounds. |
| Unabated | Being at full strength or force. |
| Sequence | First, next, then, finally. |
| Defiant | Stubborn, angry. |
| Dialect | Accent, slang talk. |
| Allusion | Reference to Bible. |
| Tone | Author, voice. |
| Mood | Reader, feeling. |
| Problem/Solution | Locked out/break in window. |
| Connotation | Fierce, whispering, golden, dark. |
| Compare/Contrast | Similarities, Differences. |
| Expository | Article Factual. |