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Sadlier E: Unit 15
Vocabulary Pracitce
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abrasive | causing irritation, harsh |
| acclimate | to adapt to a new climate or environment |
| chagrin | irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration |
| complacent | self-satisfied |
| concur | to express agreement, approve |
| defamation | slander |
| explicate | to make plain or clear |
| fracas | a noisy quarrel or brawl |
| grotesque | distorted; bizzare |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh sounding |
| receptive | open and responsive to ideas or suggestions |
| renounce | to give up or resign something. |
| repress | to hold back |
| reticent | not inclined to speak; reserved |
| savory | tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty |
| somnolent | sleepy, drowsy; inducting sleep |
| vehement | intense, forceful, powerful |
| voluble | characterized by a ready flow of words; fluent |
| zealous | eager, earnest, devoted |