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VocabuLit1,2,3
VocabuLit Lesson 1,2,3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| conceal | to hide from view or to keep secret |
| dash | to throw violently, especially so as to break to pieces |
| drawback | an unfavorable condition; a disadvantage or shortcoming |
| imp | an evil spirit |
| meddle | to interfere in the affairs of another without being asked |
| particle | a tiny portion a very small bit |
| prolong | to lengthen or extend; to draw out or continue |
| slay | to kill violently; to destroy |
| temper | to bring to the desired state of toughness; of glassware, to toughen by sudden cooling from low red heat. |
| utter | to speak or express |
| aggravate | to irritate or annoy |
| bellow | to utter with a deep, loud voice; to roar |
| hardhearted | unfeeling; cruel; pitiless; merciless |
| inclined | having a tendency; likely to do something |
| rile | to make angry; to irritate |
| sprawl | to sit or lie with the limbs stretched out carelessly or ungracefully |
| swagger | to walk in a conceited or cocky manner; to strut |
| tormentor | one who causes great physical or mental suffering |
| trademark | a style, way of behaving, or appearance linked with a person or object |
| vice | evil conduct; also, a bad habit |
| affliction | a source of continued physical or mental pain |
| compassion | sorrow or pity for the suffering of another; sympathy |
| despise | to look upon with contempt; to scorn |
| dungeon | a dark prison, usually underground |
| lash | a whip; a stroke with a whip |
| passport | an official document permitting travel in a foreign country |
| plank | a heavy, thick board |
| refuge | a place of shelter or protection |
| repentant | feeling sorry for past actions and deciding to change one's life for the better |
| salvation | act of saving or delivering from any evil; deliverance of a human soul from sin |