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4th 9 weeks (2 set)
Test 3/29/19
Term | Definition |
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Aloof (adj.) | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
Approbation (n.) | Commendation, praise |
Belie (v.) | to show something to be false or wrong |
Bilk (v.) | to cheat out something valuable |
Cajole (v.) | to deceive with soothing words or false promises; to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance |
Clemency (n.) | an act or intense of mercy |
Dissipate (v.) | to spend, use, or waste foolishly and then leave |
Gauche (adj.) | lacking social experience or grace |
Imperative (adj.) | not to be avoided or evaded; necessary |
Jollity (n.) | the quality or state of being happy |
Maraud (v.) | to roam about and raid in search of plunder |
Niche (n.) | a place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best fitted |
Rarefied (adj.) | of, relating to, or interesting to a select group; being less dense |
Wile (n.) | a trick |
Gilt | covered int gold |