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English 9 Vocab 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| malingerer | someone who shirks duties by feigning illness or incapacity |
| macabre | shockingly repellent; inspiring horror |
| obsequious | attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery |
| abscond | run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along |
| indolent | disinclined to work or exertion; lazy |
| mellifluous | pleasing to the ear |
| serendipity | good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries |
| nonchalance | the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern |
| naivete | lack of sophistication or wordliness |
| pugnacious | ready and able to resort to force or violence |