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Vocab Set 4
English Vocab Catanzaro
Term | Definition |
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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 |