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Soph Lit B Vocab 4
Gold Book - Sophomore Lit B - Chapter 4 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| perilous | (adj) dangerous, hazardous |
| subdue | (v) to overcome, to control, to curb; to quiet down, to tone down |
| commerce | (n) trade; the buying and selling of goods, especially on a large scale |
| preliminary | (adj) introductory, preparatory |
| brisk | (adj) lively, quick-moving, stimulating |
| nonchalant | (adj) casual, cool, unconcerned |
| denounce | (v) to criticize, to speak against (usually in public) |
| earnest | (adj) serious, determined, sincere |
| optimistic | (adj) hopeful, cheerful, confident |
| conquest | (n) victory; conquering |
| stern | (adj) severe, strict, firm, grim |
| behold | (v) to look at, to observe, to see |
| disclose | (v) to reveal, to uncover, to expose, to divulge, to make known |
| etiquette | (n) manners; rules of polite behavior |
| manipulate | (v) to handle skillfully; to manage, to control |
| peril | (n) danger, hazard |
| subdued | (adj) peaceful, quieted down, tame |
| optimist | (n) one who believes that everything will turn out for the best |