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WW Set 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adage (n) | An old saying that has come to be accepted as true; a proverb. |
| camaraderie (n) | Good will and warm feelings among friends |
| contend (v) | 1. To struggle with. 2. To maintain or assert. |
| extraneous (adj) | Not necessary; irrelevant. |
| hubbub (n) | Noisy confusion; uproar. |
| meander (v) | 1. To follow a winding course. 2. To wander aimlessly. |
| odoriferous (adj) | Having or giving off a smell. |
| paraphernalia (n) | 1. Personal belongings. 2. Equipment associated with a particular activity. |
| punctilious (adj) | Careful of and attentive to details, especially ones relating to good manners and behavior. |
| recuperate (v) | To regain health or strength. |
| regale (v) | To entertain or delight. |
| sedentary (adj) | Doing or requiring a lot of sitting. |
| Spartan (adj) | Marked by simplicity and lack of luxury. |
| temporal (adj) | Relating to the everyday world as opposed to that which is spiritual or eternal. |
| wry (adj) | 1. Turned or bent to one side in distaste or humor. 2. Amusing in a quiet but sharp way. |