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eng. vocab 2
vocab definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| rueful | feeling, showing, or expressing sorrow or pity |
| disheveled | hanging loosely or in disorder |
| chaste | refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous |
| discreet | careful to avoid social embarrassment or distress |
| prodigy | a person, esp. a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability |
| benevolently | characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings |
| profoundly | having deep insight or understanding |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly |
| depreciate | to lessen the value or price of |
| meretricious | alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions |
| retort | to reply to, usually in a sharp or retaliatory way |
| pungent | mentally stimulating or appealing |