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English GAW words U1

TermDefinition
acerbic Harsh or severe, in temper or expression
atrophy Degeneration or decomposing
broach To mention or suggest a topic
coterie A group of people who associate closely
churlish Rude;Peasant Like
contentious Quarrelsome or argumentative
copious Abundant;plentiful
corpulence Bulkiness or largeness
demagogue A person who gains power and popularity by using feelings or emotions of people
furtive Stealthy;Sly;Shifty
inveigh To strongly protest
laconic Using few words;concise
paragon A model of excellence
recalcitrant Stubborn
taciturn Inclined to silence; reserved
acuity Sharpness
avarice Insatiable greed
avow To declare openly; confess
divination prophecy; foretelling future events
duplicity deceitfulness
equivocation The use of equivocal or ambiguous ecpressions
foible A small fault or foolish habit
guile Insidious and cunning
hoary Ancient
maudlin Self-pitying; sentimental
Created by: Renn.Kaminski
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