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Vocabulary List #1
Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gall | shameless boldness; nerve |
| Parry | to deflect or evade a blow, especially in swordfighting |
| Cogitate | to think deeply |
| Transpire | to happen; to take place |
| Ruffian | a brutal, lawless person |
| Licentious | morally unrestrained |
| Numismatist | a coin collector |
| Paucity | a scarcity; a lack |
| Fatalistic | believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined by fate |
| Obtrude | to force oneself into a situation uninvited |
| Pensive | dreamily thoughtful |
| Lackadaisical | uninterested; listless |
| Alienate | to turn away feelings or affections |
| Elated | in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful |
| Epigram | a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation |