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1st Adv Frosh Vocab1
Advanced Frosh English 1st Tri - Vocabulary 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gall | (n) shameless boldness; nerve |
| parry | (v) to deflect or evade a blow, especially in swordfighting |
| cogitate | (v) to think deeply |
| transpire | (v) to happen; to take place |
| ruffian | (n) a brutal, lawless person |
| licentious | (adj) morally unrestrained |
| numismatist | (n) a coin collector |
| paucity | (n) a scarcity; a lack |
| fatalistic | (adj) believing that all events in life are inevitable or determined by fate |
| obtrude | (v) to force oneself into a situation uninvited |
| pensive | (adj) dreamily thoughtful |
| lackadaisical | (adj) uninterested; listless |
| alienate | (v) to turn away feelings or affections |
| elated | (adj) in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful |
| epigram | (n) a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation |