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ELA MIDTERM
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| indiscriminate | choosing at random |
| replete | completely filled |
| prognosticate | to predict or foretell |
| tinge | a trace, pinch, small amount |
| mundane | boring |
| loathe | to hate |
| tremulous | shaking or trembling with fear |
| brash | overly bold, impudent (not showing respect) |
| affluent | wealthy, rich |
| feasible | possible, workable |
| precocious | advanced, very smart for one's age |
| masticate | chew |
| perceive | to come to understand or know |
| scoff | to make fun of |
| dubious | doubtful |
| skirmish | a small fight |
| alacrity | excitement, briskness |
| implore | to beg, plead, or ask |
| interminable | unending |
| belittle | to make someone feel small |
| indigent | poor, needy |
| exacerbate | to make worse |
| rampant | widespread |
| solace | refuge, comfort |
| hapless | unfortunate, unlucky |
| plethora | a large amount |
| paucity | lack of |
| promulgate | to announce |
| tolerate | to put up with |
| intrepid | brave |
| enhance | to add to , make better |
| distraught | very upset |
| impunity | freedom from punishment |
| admonish | to warn |
| laudable | worthy of praise |
| reprehensible | worthy of blame |
| stymie | to hinder, impede, prevent progress |
| drudgery | dull or unpleasant work |
| matron | an older, married woman |
| dregs | the leftovers, most worthless part |
| voracious | desiring or consuming great quantities or amounts |
| disparage | to put down, regard as having little worth |