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9th Vocab #5
Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Havoc | Widespread destruction |
| Illusive | Deceptive |
| Incite | Encourage or stir up |
| Judicious | Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense |
| Juxtapose | To place close together for contrasting effect |
| Laborious | Requiring considerable effort and time |
| Lucrative | Producing a great deal of profit |
| Supercilious | Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others |
| Melodious | Creating musical sounds in agreeable arrangement |
| Benevolence | The quality of being well meaning |
| Novice | A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation |
| Obstinate | Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so |
| Gesticulate | Use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words |
| Perfunctory | Carried out with minimum effort or reflection |
| Pique | Stimulate |