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My Tough Vocab Words
Term | Definition |
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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. |