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April Vocab 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Develop | To grow or improve over time |
| Intense | Very strong or extreme |
| eccentric | Unconventional or slightly strange in behavior or appearance |
| sage | A wise and experienced person; also can mean showing wisdom |
| recur | To happen again repeatedly |
| rebuke | To express sharp disapproval or criticism |
| vilify | To speak badly about someone in a harsh or unfair way |
| servile | Overly submissive or eager to please others |
| recourse | A source of help or a way to solve a problem |
| exceptional | Unusually good; outstanding |
| phenomenon | An observable event or something remarkable |
| barter | To trade goods or services without using money |
| gingerly | In a careful or cautious manner |
| loll | To sit, lie, or hang in a relaxed or lazy way |
| attribute | A quality or characteristic of something; or to credit something to a cause |
| preposterous | Ridiculous or completely unreasonable |
| formidable | Inspiring fear or respect because of strength or difficulty |
| assimilate | To absorb and understand new information or ideas; to become similar to a group |
| clad | Dressed or covered in a particular way |
| clarify | To make something clear or easier to understand |