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English 10-20 day 1
English 9 Vocab 10-20 day 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| staccato | performed with each note sharply detached or separated from the others. |
| mire | a stretch of swampy or boggy ground. |
| brawny | physically strong; muscular. |
| demure | reserved, modest, and shy. |
| ponder | think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. |
| garble | V: reproduce (a message, sound, or transmission) in a confused and distorted way. N: a garbled account or transmission. |
| rugged | having or requiring toughness and determination. |
| blanch | make white or pale by extracting color. |
| irreverent | showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously. |
| recoil | V: suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust. N: the action of recoiling. |
| emancipated | free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberated. |
| squander | waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner. |
| venomous | (of animals, especially snakes, or their parts) secreting venom; capable of injecting venom by means of a bite or sting. |
| appreciable | large or important enough to be noticed. |
| brevity | concise and exact use of words in writing or speech. |
| preamble | a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction. |
| erroneous | wrong; incorrect. |
| illustrious | well known, respected, and admired for past achievements. |
| rivulet | a very small stream. |
| forestall | prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time. |