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Honors ela #1 vocab
test friday september 18th
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gall (n) | extreme confidence expressed in a way that is inpolite |
| parry (v) | to avoid giving a direct answer to (a question) by being skillful or clever |
| transpire (v) | to happen |
| ruffian (n) | a strong and violent person who threatens to hurt other people |
| licentious (adj) | immoral or offensive |
| numismatist (n) | one who studies or collects coins, paper money, and or medals |
| paucity (n) | a small amount of something: an amount that is less than what is needed or wanted |
| fatalistic (adj) | the belief that what will happen has already been decided and cannot be changed |
| obtrude (v) | to become involved with something or to become noticeable in an unpleasant or annoying way |
| pensive (adi) | quietly sad or thoughtful |
| lackadaisical (adj) | feeling or showing a lack of interest or enthusiasm |
| alienate (v) | to make (someone) unfriendly: to cause (someone) to stop being friendly, helpful, etc., towards you |
| elated (adj) | very happy and excited |
| epigram (n) | a short and clever poem or saying |
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kyley L