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Vocab #4
Their Eyes Were Watching God
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| boisterously | noisily, energetically, and cheerfully; rowdily |
| conjecture | an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information |
| coquetry | flirtatious behavior or a flirtatious manner |
| cowed | caused (someone) to submit to one's wishes by intimidation |
| delegate | entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself |
| desecrate | treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate |
| disposition | a person's inherent qualities of mind and character |
| dissolution | the closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body |
| ecstatic | feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement |
| elude | evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way |
| eulogy | a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died |
| gallantry | courageous behavior, esp. in battle |
| hyperbole | exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally |
| inaudible | unable to be heard |
| incredulous | (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something |
| indignant | feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment |
| irked | irritate; annoy |
| lacerate | deeply cut (something, esp. flesh or skin) or wound |
| languid | (of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed |
| malice | the intention or desire to do evil; ill will |
| pacifying | calming the anger, agitation, or excitement of |
| persistent | continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition |
| portly | (esp. of a man) having a stout body; somewhat fat |
| premises | a house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or considered in an official context |
| pugnacious | eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight |
| remorseless | without regret or guilt |
| resignation | the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable |
| scant | barely sufficient or adequate |
| surly | bad-tempered and unfriendly |
| tangible | perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real |
| treacherous | hazardous because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers |
| vigorously | strongly, energetically |
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Elijher
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