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Nash Vocab. 2-3 WTG
Nash-Combined Vocab. Test Less. 2-3 Words to Go
Question | Answer |
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abhor | to hate; to shrink from with disgust |
acute | sharp, severe; very sensitive or serious |
bicker | to argue over an unimportant matter |
cliché | a phrase that is no longer effective because it is used too often |
commend | to speak of with approval; to praise |
competent | able to do something |
deception | a trick or lie; something that deceives |
drudgery | dull, uninteresting work |
erode | to wear away slowly |
etiquette | manner and behavior considered to be acceptable |
falter | to hesitate; to lose courage; to speak or stammer in hesitating way |
foolhardy | foolish or daring |
genial | pleasantly cheerful and kindly |
hoard | a stored supply (v. to store up for future use) |
imply | to suggest or express without directly saying |
initiative | to see what needs to be done and taking a role to get it done |
intimidate | to frighten; to influence by fear |
jubilant | feeling great joy; filled with gladness and rejoicing |
luscious | delicious; extremely sweet and pleasing |
menace | serious threat; to threaten |
offend | to cause someone to feel hurt or angry; to insult |
persevere | to keep at something even though it is difficult |
ponder | to consider carefully; think deeply about |
quaint | strange, odd, or old-fashioned in a pleasing way |
remorse | deep regret and a feeling of quilt over one’s wrongdoing |
retrieve | to get back; to recover |
steadfast | firm or unchanging; loyal, true |
tact | dealing with difficult situations without people feeling hurt or insulted |
vague | not clear or definite; fuzzy or blurred |
vital | very important; absolutely necessary |