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Vocab Set 4
English Vocab Catanzaro
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Elude | Verb. To escape notice, to get away from |
| Fallow | Adjective. Inactive; Unproductive |
| Blight | Noun. Anything that destroys, prevents growth or causes devastation. |
| Obsequy | Noun. A funeral rite or ceremony |
| Denizen | Noun. An occupant or inhabitant |
| Fealty | Noun. Obligated loyalty or faith |
| Entice | Verb. To attract by offering reward or pleasure |
| Gratify | Verb. To please |
| Laggard | Noun, A slow person, especially one who falls behind |
| Gambit | Noun. A maneuver or action used to gain an advantage |
| Ingrate | Noun. A person who offers no thanks |
| Status quo | Noun. The existing situation or state of affairs |
| Jeopardize | Verb. To put in danger |
| Waylay | Verb. To interrupt or attack unexpectedly |
| Abscond | Verb. To leave secretly and quickly especially to avoid punishment |
| Jaded | Adjective. Worn out, dulled, as from overindulgence |
| Gist | Noun. The main point |
| Advocate | Verb. to recommend, to speak in favor of |
| Efface | Verb. To obliterate, to wipe out. |
| Charisma | Noun. Personal appeal or attraction |