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Vocab List #6
Term | Definition |
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Vapor | N: A substance in the gaseous state as distinguished from the liquid or solid state V: to indulge in bragging blustering or idle talk |
Slog | V: walk heavily and firmly as when weary, or though mud N: hard persistent work |
Weighty | Adj: Having relatively great weight; heavy Adj: of much importance or consequence |
Crescendo | Adj: gradually increasing in volume V: Grow louder N: (music) gradual increase in loudness |
Deluge | N: a heavy rain V: fill or cover completely usually with water |
Bungle | V: make a mess of, destroy, or ruin V: Spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly N: an embarrassing mistake |
Juvenile | Adj: relating to or characteristic of children or young people N: a young person, animal or plant N: an actor who plays youthful parts |
Fang | N: Canine, tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear N: A Bantu language spoken in Cameroon |
Fiasco | N: A complete failure |
Enunciate | V: Express of state clearly V: speak, pronounce, or utter, in a certain way |
Pristine | Adj: Immaculately clean and unused Adj: completely free from dirt or contamination |
Cistern | N: an artificial reservoir for strong liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater |