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vocab 193-222

QuestionAnswer
Sardonic characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering: a sardonic grin.
Bombastic pretentious
fulminate to explode with loud noise
choler anger
sycophant someone who tries to flatter other people and is self-seeking
impudence cocky
hiatus vacation
paltry a really small amount
innate native
torpid sluggish
prosaic dull in appearance
discerning showing outstanding judgement
malign to speak harmful rumors
succinct concise
neophyte a beginner/novice
asperity harsh/rough
assail to attack violently
sanguine optimistic
banal boring
germane relevant
salubrious someone who promotes good health
antithesis contrast/opposition
capacious capable of holding a lot/spacious
puerile pertaining to a child
paragon a pattern of excellence
ethereal light/airy
abrogate revoke
pithy brief yet meaningful
circumspect watchful and discrete
taciturn quiet/to themselves
Created by: rook11
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