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English vocab 2
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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grimace | a frown |
wince | to cringe |
tenacious | determined |
exuberant | excited |
somber | serious |
fallible | capable of making mistakes |
belligerent | aggressive |
intricate | detailed |
luminous | bright |
apathy | not caring |
condescend | to look down upon someone |
empathy | caring and feeling |
banish | to dismiss |
grieve | to mourn over loss |
ponder | to think about |
profound | thoughtful or deep |
indignant | angry |
dilemma | a serious problem |
decorum | a polite manner |
contempt | hatred, disgust |
rivulet | a tiny little trickly stream |
hospitable | a welcoming manner |
console | to soothe |
ominous | a dark foreshadowing |
Charisma | a positive |
concede | to give in |
serene | tranquil or peaceful |
complacent | quiet, calm |
vehement | strong, passionate |
smug | stuck-up |
jeer | to mock |
sullen | sad |
frail | weak |
relentless | unstopping |