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GAW Unit 1

vocab for english

TermDefinition
acerbic sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone
atrophy a wasting away or progressive decline
broach any of various pointed or tapered tools, implements, or parts
coterie an intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
churlish difficult to work with or deal with
contentious likely to cause people to argue or disagree
copious plentiful in number
corpulence having a large bulky body
demagogue a leader championing the cause of the common people in ancient times
furtive done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed
inveigh to protest or complain bitterly
laconic using or involving the use of a minimum of words
paragon a person or thing that is perfect or excellent in some way and should be considered a model or example to be copied
recalcitrant difficult to manage or operate
taciturn not willing to talk
acuity the ability to see, hear, or understand something easily
avarice excessive desire for wealth or gain
avow to declare openly, bluntly, and without shame
divination unusual insight
duplicity dishonest behavior that is meant to trick someone
equivocation deliberate evasiveness in wording
foible a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior
guile deceitful cunning
hoary extremely old
maudlin weakly and effusively sentimental
Created by: MiloSamii
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