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L.A.-Falteich
Vocab-Lists #6-10
Question | Answer |
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befuddle | confuse, bewilder, boggle |
debut | first public appearance |
reimburse | to pay back, refund |
clarity | clearness or accuracy |
vacate | to make empty or to go away |
conserve | to guard or care for, to keep from being wasted |
agenda | schedule, list of things to be done |
vagabond | a wanderer, someone without a permanent home |
leeway | extra space or time |
limber | flexible, bendable |
boisterous | rough and noisy in a cheerful way |
amiable | friendly; good natured |
scour | to search endlessly in an effort to find or discover something |
fatality | a death by an accident, war, or disease |
illicit | forbidden by rules or custom; illegal |
relish | enjoy greatly, savor |
writhe | to twist or squirm as from pain or discomfort |
authorize | to give official permission or approval |
pathetic | heartbreaking, pitiable |
gullible | easily persuaded to believe something; easily fooled or tricked |
culprit | a person responsible for a crime or other misdeed |
dawdle | to waste time or be slow to do something |
tarry | to linger, stay longer than intended |
reminisce | to recall, to indulge in an enjoyable remembrance of past events |
nimble | very quick in movement; agile |
partition | a separation or division; to break into parts |
affluent | having a great deal of money; wealthy |
cringe | bend one's head and body in fear |
immobile | incapable of moving or being moved |
taut | stretched or pulled tight; not slack |
cascade | a small waterfall; to fall rapidly |
jovial | cheerful and friendly |
template | a shaped piece of metal or wood used as a pattern |
sinister | menacing, threatening, giving the impression that something is harmful or evil will happen |
minimum | smallest or last amount of quantity possible |
perishable | likely to go bad quickly or decay (esp. food) |
saunter | to walk leisurely; amble or stroll |
avenge | to inflict hard in return for an injury or wrong |
discretion | the quality of acting or speaking in a cautious or wary way as to not be offensive |
deluge | a severe flood |
rotund | plump, round or spherical |
sluggish | lacking in energy, slow and lazy |
outright | complete or total |
intimidate | to make timid; to fill with fear |
optional | left to one's choice; not required |
liberate | to set free from imprisonment or bondage; to free a country or citizens from oppression |
giddy | dizzy; lighthearted |
logical | reasonable; in accordance with principles |
abominable | very bad or unpleasant; revulsion |
bumbling | speaking in a stuttering way |
consequence | the result |
dole | to give or distribute |
engulf | to flow over and enclose |
initiative | an introductory step |
nonconformist | not going along with what is generally accepted or normal |
refurbish | to brighten or freshen up; to renovate |
resourceful | the ability to meet & handle situations |
rigorous | difficult |
subsequent | following after |
trait | a distinguishing quality |