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1st.DWhite
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| apportion | to divide and distribute portions of something (like money, land, or blame) among others |
| buoyant | able to float; or, having a lighthearted and cheerful disposition |
| clique | a small, exclusive group of people who do not readily allow others to join them |
| congenial | pleasant or agreeable because of a personality or qualities that are similar to one's own |
| migration | the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often seasonally |
| perverse | showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable |
| rancid | having a foul or stale smell or taste, specifically regarding old fats or oils |
| sever | to cut off or separate something abruptly; to end a connection or relationship |
| untenable | a position or viewpoint that is impossible to defend or maintain against criticism |
| versatile | able to adapt or be used for many different functions or activities |
| appreciable | large or important enough to be noticed or measured |
| blanch | to flinch or grow pale from shock or fear; or to briefly boil food to whiten it or remove skins |
| brawny | physically strong and muscular |
| contend | to struggle to surmount a difficulty; or to assert something as a position in an argument |
| humane | having or showing compassion or benevolence |
| illustrious | well known, respected, and admired for past achievements |
| lithe | thin, supple, and graceful in movement |
| temperate | showing moderation or self-restraint; or relating to a mild climate |
| venomous | capable of injecting venom; or full of malice and spite |
| wily | skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully; crafty |
| comport | to conduct or bear oneself in a particular way |
| demure | reserved, modest, and shy |
| depreciation | a reduction in the value of an asset over time |
| divulge | to make known private or sensitive information |
| garble | to reproduce a message or sound in a confused or distorted way |
| recoil | to suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust |
| relentless | oppressively constant; incessant |
| rivulet | a very small stream |
| squander | to waste something, especially money or time, in a reckless and foolish manner |
| staccato | with each sound or note sharply detached or separated from the others |
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