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Spelling List #5
Term | Definition |
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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 |