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Word of the Day Quiz
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| regal (adj) | of or pertaining to royalty |
| beguile (v) | to persuade, attract, or interest someone in order to deceive |
| mendicant (n) | a beggar |
| anecdote (n) | a short, often amusing, biographical story |
| improvise (v) | to invent or provide offhand, spur of the moment |
| skullduggery (n) | underhanded, trickery |
| terse (adj) | to the point, concise |
| oblivious (adj) | completely unaware, not mindful |
| avarice (n) | greediness, covetousness, an excessive desire for gain |
| writhe (v) | to twist or bend in pain |
| gregarious (adj) | sociable, fond of company |
| lachrymose (adj) | given to cry easily |
| diffident (adj) | lacking self-confidence, timid |
| articulate (v) | to speak clearly, explain, speak with emphasis |
| apprehensive (adj) | cautious, fearful, anxious towards the future |