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English 1st 6 weeks

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ambidextrous adj able to use both hands equally well
bereft adj deprived
dour adj sullen; gloomy
guise n general external appearance; aspect
verbatim adj in exactly the same words
inarticulate adj lacking the ability to express oneself, esp. in clear and effective speech
acquit v to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty
mentor n a wise and trusted counselor or teacher
elite adj the choice or best of anything considered collectively, as of a group or class of persons.
fortitude n mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously
evolve v to develop gradually
condescend v to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity
assertive adj confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive
notorious adj widely and unfavorably known
contempt n the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain
stentorian adj very loud or powerful in sound
endemic adj natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native
adroit adj cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious
panacea n a remedy for all disease or ills
impervious adj not permitting penetration or passage
poignant adj keenly distressing to the feelings
copious adj large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful
insidious adj intended to entrap or beguile
acquiesce v to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest
deride v to laugh at in scorn or contempt
accede to give consent, approval, or adherence
extol v to praise highly
feasible adj capable of being done, effected, or accomplished
grimace n a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain
impetus n a moving force; impulse
belligerent adj warlike
amicable adj characterized by or showing goodwill
averse adj having a strong feeling of opposition, antipathy, repugnance
benevolent adj characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings
duplicity n deceitfulness in speech or conduct
Created by: skylersingletary
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