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vocab unit 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alias | an assumed name, especially as used to hide ones identity. |
| distort | to give a false or misleading account. |
| dumbfounded | your so amazed you cant speak |
| extinct | no longer in existence or no longer active. |
| inevitable | sure to happen and not avoidable |
| meteoric | resembling a meteor in speed. |
| parody (N) | A humorous or ridiculous imitation. |
| rend | to tear to pieces. |
| rummage (V) | to search through or to investigate. |
| vandalism | deliberate and pointless destruction of private property |
| amble (V) | to walk slowly or stroll. |
| burly | big and strong (muscular) |
| dogged | persistent and stubborn (refuse to give up) |
| grit (N) | very fine sand or gravel |
| ingrained | fixed deeply and firmly; working into the grain or fiber. |
| prevail | to triumph over or to succeed. |
| relic | an object from the past with historical value or interest. |
| replenish | to fill again or to replace. |
| skimp | to save to be thrifty or to give little attention to something. |
| sleuth | a skilled detective |
| parody (V) | to make fun of something by imitating it |
| rummage (N) | an active search or a collection of odd items |
| Amble (N) | an easy place |
| Grit (V) | to grind or to make a grating sound. |