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English Ch 9
eNgLiSh ChApTeR 9 vOcAbUlArY
Term | Definition |
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graphic | lifelike, vivid |
accelerate | to speed up, to cause to move faster |
bystander | one who looks on or observes, but is not taking part |
canvass | to go over in detail, to discuss |
casual | showing little concern, informal |
downtrodden | to be treated unfairly |
entice | to attract, tempt |
erode | to wear away gradually, eat away |
flounder | to thrash about in an ineffective way |
gruesome | horrible, revolting |
melancholy | sad, gloomy, unhappy |
ordeal | a difficult or painful experience |
parch | to make dry or thirsty, to shrivel with heat |
persist | to remain |
puny | of less than normal size or strength |
quibble | to evade |
ratify | to approve |
stifle | to smother |
regal | royal, kinglike |
vital | having life, living |