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Vocab List #11 & 12
Honors English Vocab List #11&12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tact (Noun) | the ability to do or say things without offending or upsetting other people |
| Divergent (Adjective) | tending to be different or develop in different directions |
| Surly (Adjective) | unfriendly; inclined to anger |
| Incommodious (Adjective) | inconvenient or uncomfortable as in not affording sufficient space |
| Poised (Adjective) | composed, dignified, and self-assured |
| Cacophony (Noun) | harsh, jarring noise; discordant sound |
| Evade (Verb) | to escape or avoid by cleverness or deceit |
| Verbatim (adjective…adverb, too, depending on usage) | using exactly the same words; corresponding word for word |
| Concurrently (Adverb) | at the same time; simultaneously |
| Veritable (Adjective) | very much so; real or genuine |
| Dexterous (adjective) | skillful and competent with the hands |
| Entice (verb) | to attract by arousing hope or desire; lure |
| Steadfast (adjective) | dutifully firm and unwavering |
| Deface (verb) | to ruin the surface of something especially with writing or pictures |
| Habitual (adjective) | done regularly or repeatedly |
| Balderdash (noun) | senseless, stupid /illogical words/ideas |
| Slovenly (adjective) | untidy or unclean in appearance or habits |
| Stolid (adjective) | not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive |
| Introvert (noun) | a reserved or shy person |
| Egregious (adjective) | conspicuously bad; shocking |
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