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HF Ch. 12-23
Hidden Figures Vocab Set #2 (Ch. 12-23)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| elated | Extremely happy |
| keenly | With a focused and strong attitude |
| dissemination | The act of spreading something |
| linger | To stay in place longer than necessary |
| prestigious | Inspiring respect and admiration |
| compelling | Bringing about interest or attention |
| exasperated | Intensely irritated or frustrated |
| gargantuan | Very large |
| enticing | tempting |
| deviation | the act of departing from an established course or accepted standard |
| temperamental | unreasonable changes of mood |
| lapel | the part on each side of a coat or jacket immediately below the collar that is folded back on either side of the front opening |
| optimism | hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something |
| voyage | a long journey involving travel by sea or in space |
| nimble | Quick to comprehend |