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Word Study #14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| RSVP, (réspondez s’il vous plaît) | please respond |
| savoir faire | social sophistication |
| finesse | delicacy; adroit maneuvering |
| laissez faire | lit: allow to do; gov. non-interference |
| listless | lacking energy or enthusiasm |
| lull | calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements |
| pacify | quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of |
| raucous | making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise |
| rouse | bring out of sleep; awaken |
| unruly | disorderly and disruptive |
| amiable | having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. |
| congenial | pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own |
| acquainted | make someone aware of or familiar with |
| enthrall | capture the fascinated attention of |