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english vocab 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| burgeon | to grow or increase rapidly |
| recalcitrant | having an uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline |
| elocution | clear and expressive speech |
| recapitulate | summarize and state again the main points |
| peruse | read thoroughly or carefully |
| tedious | too long, slow, or dull |
| loquacious | to talk a lot |
| seminal | to strongly influence later developments |
| cogent | clear, logical, and convincing |
| gregarious | fond of company |
| eloquent | fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing |
| soliloquy | speaking one's thoughts aloud |