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Spelling List #5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| delirious | wild excitement |
| devious | not straightforward, longer and less direct |
| digression | off of the main subject in a speech |
| divulge | make known |
| elusive | difficult to find, catch, or achieve |
| evanescent | out of sight, memory; fading or disappearing |
| figurative | departing from a literal use of words |
| galvanize | shock or excite into taking action |
| heresy | belief contrary to orthodox religious doctrine |
| humerous | causing laughter or amusement |
| illuminate | help to clarify or explain, light up |
| incumbent | necessary for duty or responsibility |
| infer | conclude from evidence |
| insidious | proceeding in a gradual way with harmful effects |
| intrepid | fearless, adventurous |